Volvo Penta Drive Belt – 861564

Marine Engine Serpentine Belt

OEM Part Number: 861564
Part Type: Multi-V / Serpentine Drive Belt
Application: Engine accessory drive (alternator, water pump, and auxiliary components)

Product Description

The Volvo Penta 861564 drive belt is a multi-ribbed serpentine belt designed for Volvo Penta marine diesel engines. This belt drives critical engine accessories including the alternator, water circulation pump, and other auxiliary components, ensuring reliable engine performance and charging operation.

Manufactured to OEM specifications, the belt provides durable power transmission with minimal slippage and long service life in demanding marine environments. Reinforced synthetic rubber and fiber construction helps withstand heat, vibration, and continuous load inside marine engine compartments.

This belt is a direct replacement for Volvo Penta part 861564 and is commonly used on several Volvo Penta KAD, KAMD, and TAMD diesel engine platforms.

Compatible Volvo Penta Engine Types

This serpentine belt is commonly used on Volvo Penta diesel engines in the KAD, KAMD, and TAMD series, including:

KAD Series Engines

• Volvo Penta KAD32 / KAD32P / KAD32P-A

• Volvo Penta KAD42A / KAD42B / KAD42P / KAD42P-A

• Volvo Penta KAD43P / KAD43P-A

• Volvo Penta KAD44P / KAD44P-A / KAD44P-B / KAD44P-C

KAMD Series Engines

• Volvo Penta KAMD42A / KAMD42B / KAMD42P-A

• Volvo Penta KAMD43P / KAMD43P-A / KAMD43P-B

• Volvo Penta KAMD44P / KAMD44P-A / KAMD44P-B / KAMD44P-C

• Volvo Penta KAMD300 / KAMD300-A

TAMD Series Engines

• Volvo Penta TAMD42B

• Volvo Penta TAMD42WJ-A

These engines were commonly produced between 1991 and 2005 in the 170–300 HP range, depending on configuration.

How to Verify Compatibility Using Your Engine Serial Number

Volvo Penta engines include an identification plate showing the engine model and serial number, which should always be checked before ordering replacement parts.

Typical locations for the engine identification plate include:

• On the engine block

• On the valve cover

• On the timing cover or mounting bracket

To confirm compatibility:

1. Locate the engine model and serial number on the engine identification plate.

2. Refer to the Volvo Penta parts catalog for your specific serial number range.

3. Confirm that drive belt 861564 is listed for your engine configuration.

Accessory drive setups can vary depending on engine revision and serial range, so verifying the serial number ensures the correct belt specification and fitment.

Specifications

Key Features

• Direct OEM replacement for Volvo Penta 861564

• Designed for Volvo Penta KAD, KAMD, and TAMD diesel engines

• Durable multi-rib serpentine belt construction

• Drives key accessories including alternator and water pump

• Engineered for reliable power transmission and long service life

• OEM-fit design for straightforward installation