Volvo Penta Distributor Rotor – 3854261
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Volvo Penta 3854261 is a genuine OEM distributor rotor for selected Volvo Penta gasoline sterndrive and inboard applications. Current public listings consistently describe it as a rotor used on 4-cylinder 3.0L Volvo Penta applications, and aftermarket cross-reference sources tie it to Sierra 18-5406 and related equivalents.
Key Features
- Genuine Volvo Penta OEM rotor
- Volvo Penta part number: 3854261
- Distributor ignition service part
- Common aftermarket cross references include Sierra 18-5406, CDI E65-0005, GLM 71120, and Mallory 9-29220.
Engine Compatibility
Current public listings commonly tie 3854261 to Volvo Penta 4-cylinder 135–150 HP sterndrive and inboard gasoline engines, with one listing specifically describing 1993–2010 4-cylinder applications. Because rotor fitment is distributor-specific, fitment should still be confirmed by engine model, serial number, and installed distributor setup before ordering.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Fitment should be confirmed by engine serial number and distributor configuration, not by engine family alone. The safest match is by original Volvo Penta part number 3854261 and the installed distributor application.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace when the rotor shows burning, carbon tracking, corrosion, cracking, looseness, or visible contact wear, or when ignition service reveals weak or inconsistent spark transfer. Rotor condition directly affects ignition reliability and spark delivery.
Installation Notes
Install only on the correct Volvo Penta distributor application. Confirm the replacement matches the removed rotor exactly before installation, and inspect the distributor cap at the same time. Because marketplace listings for marine ignition parts can overlap across similar-looking rotors, matching by part number and distributor setup is safer than matching by appearance alone.
Alternate / Superseded Part Numbers
- 3854261
- Sierra 18-5406
- CDI E65-0005
- GLM 71120
- Mallory 9-29220
- EMP 300-03063
Parts Desk Insight
This rotor is best matched by distributor family first, then by engine model. The strongest public signal is that 3854261 belongs to the 4-cylinder Volvo Penta ignition group and crosses directly to Sierra 18-5406, which helps separate it from the similar Volvo Penta V6 and V8 rotor listings.
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