# 3829984 Starter Motor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta starter motor from the Starting System group, weighing 10.977 kg and listed for a single TAMD series application.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAMD74A

-   **Engine Family:** TAMD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   10.977 kg
-   Single TAMD series application
-   The narrowest-fitting of the three starter motors listed here

## 🔌 Function

Cranks the engine at enough speed to raise compression and fire, then withdraws its pinion once the engine picks up.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   One heavy click and nothing else
-   Cranking that is slow and laboured even on a fresh battery
-   Motor spinning up without turning the engine
-   Grating or grinding as the pinion meets the ring gear
-   Hot casing or a burnt smell after a few attempts

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Starter motors 3829870 at 11.317 kg and 3829986 at 11.094 kg sit within 0.34 kg of this one, so weight cannot separate them — this is the single-application variant and must be ordered by part number
-   Prove the battery, cables and earth before condemning the motor
-   Check the flywheel ring gear for damage while the starter is off

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 14065.22 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Starters & Starting
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 14065.22 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3829984 Starter Motor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3829984-starter-motor-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19