Volvo Penta Starter Motor 30782228
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Volvo Penta 30782228 is a genuine OEM starter motor for select Volvo Penta D3 marine diesel engines. Current Volvo Penta parts references identify it as Starter / Starter Apparatus, and Volvo Penta schematic references place it in the D3 starting system as the main starter assembly.
Key Features
- Genuine Volvo Penta OEM part number 30782228.
- Used as the main starter motor / starter apparatus in compatible Volvo Penta D3 starting-system assemblies.
- Current D3 schematic references show it as starter item/key 1 in the starter motor assembly.
- Common technical references list this starter as 12V / 2.2 kW.
- Common technical references list 9 teeth, M8 B+ terminal, clockwise rotation, and 76.2 mm fitting edge.
- Current catalog listings show approximate weight around 4.16 kg / 9.17 lb, depending on listing format and packaging.
Engine Compatibility
The strongest supportable fitment for Volvo Penta 30782228 is Volvo Penta D3 marine diesel engines, especially D3-110, D3-140, D3-150, D3-170, D3-200, and D3-220 applications shown in current D3 starting-system references.
Commonly associated D3 examples include:
- D3-110I-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-140A-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-140I-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-150I-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-170A-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-170I-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-200A-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-200I-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-220A-D / E / F / G / H
- D3-220I-D / E / F / G / H
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Verify fitment by exact engine serial number and the correct Volvo Penta starting system / starter motor parts diagram before ordering. This part is tied to the D3 starting-system layout, and starter fitment can vary by engine variant, production range, wiring setup, and mounting arrangement.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace the starter motor when the engine will not crank, cranks slowly with a known-good battery, has intermittent starting, produces starter drive noise, or diagnosis confirms starter motor failure. The battery, main cables, grounds, ignition/start circuit, and related wiring should be checked before replacing the starter.
Installation Notes
Install 30782228 only after confirming the correct D3 starting-system diagram. Current schematic references show related starting-system components including cable kit 21319579, housing 874960, hexagon nuts 983714 and 983715, flange screw 990862, and wiring harness kit 21923306, so the surrounding hardware and cable condition should be inspected during replacement.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Current OEM-oriented sources show 30782228 as the active Volvo Penta starter reference for this listing. Related replacement or cross-reference numbers commonly associated with this D3 starter family include 3848965, 3801204, and aftermarket reference REC3848965; confirm any substitute by serial number and starter specifications before use.
Parts Desk Insight
With starter motors, the important match is the engine family, voltage, mounting pattern, tooth count, and wiring layout. A starter can look close on the bench and still be wrong for the boat, so matching 30782228 by the D3 serial-number-based parts diagram is the safest way to avoid repeat labour.
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