# 23960143 Crankshaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta crankshaft from the Engine group, weighing 146.51 kg and listed for ten applications across D and TAD series engines. It supersedes 23291442. Journal sizes must be measured before ordering bearings, and at 146 kg this needs lifting equipment.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D13C4-B MH
-   Volvo Penta D13C1-B MH
-   Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP
-   Volvo Penta TAD1346GE
-   Volvo Penta D13C4-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C5-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C1-B MG
-   Volvo Penta D13C3-B MG
-   Volvo Penta D13C7-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C8-B MP

-   **Engine Family:** D, TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Engine group crankshaft
-   146.51 kg
-   Listed for ten applications across D and TAD series engines
-   Supersedes part number 23291442
-   Also supersedes Volvo part numbers 20993042, 21048297, 21230583, 21310867, 21718835, 21979498, 22056231 and 22497988

## 🔌 Function

Turns the pistons' up and down movement into rotation and carries it out to the flywheel, running in the main bearings along its length.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Deep knock from low in the engine, worst under load
-   Oil pressure falling away as bearing clearances open up
-   Metal in the sump or across the oil filter element
-   Journals found scored, ovalised or heat-discoloured on strip-down
-   Journals measuring out of round or beyond the wear limit

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Measure every journal and order main and big end bearings to the sizes found - do not assume standard
-   At 146.51 kg this needs lifting equipment and a proper handling plan
-   Renew the front and rear oil seals and check the flywheel and damper faces while the engine is apart

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   23960143 → Supersedes 23291442 → Supersedes 22697519

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   23291442 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 32470.26 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Components
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 32470.26 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23960143-crankshaft-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06