{"product_id":"volvo-729","title":"Volvo Penta Rubber Cushion 3853972","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolvo Penta 3853972 is a genuine OEM rubber cushion used as a rear mount component in Volvo Penta sterndrive transom plate and flywheel housing \/ mounts assemblies. Current parts references list the part as \u003cstrong\u003eRubber Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e, while transom-plate-specific catalog records identify it as \u003cstrong\u003eRubber cushion, transom plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and OEM diagram listings show part 3853972 in the \u003cstrong\u003erear mount\u003c\/strong\u003e position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Volvo Penta OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e3853972\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCataloged as \u003cstrong\u003eRubber Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e in current Volvo Penta parts listings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent transom-plate-specific references also classify it as \u003cstrong\u003eRubber cushion, transom plate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta \/ OMC sterndrive diagrams show \u003cstrong\u003e3853972\u003c\/strong\u003e as the \u003cstrong\u003erear mount\u003c\/strong\u003e in transom plate, flywheel housing, and mounts assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent distributor data lists an approximate weight of \u003cstrong\u003e0.180 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest supportable application for 3853972 is Volvo Penta sterndrive \u003cstrong\u003etransom plate \/ flywheel housing \/ mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e assemblies where it serves as the \u003cstrong\u003erear mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. Current OEM diagram references confirm that application in \u003cstrong\u003e4.3L \/ 262 CID V6\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrive parts diagrams, so the safest fitment language is by exact transom-plate and mount assembly rather than by a broad engine-family claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by exact Volvo Penta model, serial number, and transom plate \/ flywheel housing \/ mounts diagram before ordering. With a part like 3853972, matching the exact rear-mount position in the correct assembly breakdown is the safest way to avoid ordering a similar-looking cushion from another mount setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is typically replaced when the original rubber cushion is cracked, compressed, oil-soaked, hardened, or no longer supporting the rear mount correctly. That service guidance is a practical inference based on its documented role as a rear mount \/ transom plate rubber cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall 3853972 only after confirming the exact Volvo Penta transom plate and mount diagram for the drive being serviced. Current OEM diagrams place it at \u003cstrong\u003eitem 15\u003c\/strong\u003e in the rear-mount position, with adjacent hardware including the rear mount-to-plate screw, washer, locknut, and rear mount washers, so assembly order and surrounding hardware should be checked carefully during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent references reviewed show \u003cstrong\u003e3853972\u003c\/strong\u003e as the active Volvo Penta part number. The sources checked consistently list this reference as \u003cstrong\u003eRubber Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eRubber cushion, transom plate\u003c\/strong\u003e without a clearly stated superseded replacement number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an easy part to misorder because some listings emphasize the generic \"rubber cushion\" name while the actual diagram position matters more. Matching \u003cstrong\u003e3853972\u003c\/strong\u003e by the \u003cstrong\u003erear mount location in the transom plate \/ flywheel housing \/ mounts diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually the better move than ordering by name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564031016996,"sku":"3853972","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/volvo-penta-3853972-rear-mount-rubber-cushion-oem-felix-ommo33069-20240125-154448-775665.jpg?v=1776719279","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/volvo-729","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}