# 3848749 Adjusting Washer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta adjusting washer, 3.15 mm thick, from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.029 kg and listed for 35 applications across IPS and D-series drives. It supersedes part number 3593898. The thickness is what decides the order - adjusting washers are supplied in a range of sizes.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** IPS, D

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   3.15 mm thick
-   0.029 kg
-   Supersedes 3593898
-   35 applications across IPS and D-series drives

## 🔌 Function

Sets the running clearance or preload of the assembly it is fitted in by taking up a measured amount of endfloat.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whine, growl or rumble from the drive that changes with load
-   Backlash or endfloat outside specification on measurement
-   Washer faces bright, fretted or dished
-   Bearing tracks marked from being run with the wrong preload
-   Play felt in the shaft or gear the washer sets

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Adjusting washers come in graded thicknesses - measure the actual clearance and select the size that gives the manual figure rather than simply replacing like for like
-   Check the mating faces and the bearing for wear before reshimming, and use a new washer rather than a fretted one

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3848749 → Supersedes 3593898

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3593898 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP, D13C2-A MP, D13C4-A MP, D13B-L MP, D13B-G MP, D13B-K MP, D13B-C MP, D13C6-A MP, D13C4-B MP, D13C5-B MP, D13C5-A MP, D13C7-B MP, D13C8-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D11C2-A MP, D11C4-A MP, D11B4-A MP, D11B2-A MP, D11A-C MP, D11A-D MP, D11A-E MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A4-A MP, D8A8-A MP
-   Volvo Penta IPS15-C, IPS15-B, IPS15-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS2-C, IPS2-A, IPS2-B
-   Volvo Penta IPS20-D, IPS20-E
-   Volvo Penta IPS3-C, IPS3-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS30-E, IPS30-D

## Details

- **Price:** 74.04 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 74.04 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3848749-adjusting-washer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19