# 3886201 Countershaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta countershaft from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 16.28 kg and listed for 23 applications across the D series engines and HS series transmissions. Countershaft 3886193 weighs 15.67 kg on 24 applications, and with the same name and near-identical weight the two can only be separated by part number and application.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, HS
-   **HP Range:** 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   16.28 kg
-   23 applications across the D series engines and HS series transmissions
-   The heavier of the two countershafts, 3886193 is the 15.67 kg shaft

## 🔌 Function

Carries the intermediate gears in the transmission, passing drive between the input and output shafts.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Growl or whine from the gearcase under load
-   Gear teeth chipped, spalled or with a scuffed flank
-   Journals scored or worn where the bearings run
-   Backlash or end float out of specification
-   Bright metal on the drain plug magnet

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Order by part number, since the name and weight do not reliably separate this from countershaft 3886193
-   Renew the bearings and reset the shim stack on assembly, and clean all debris from the housing first

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-300I-F, D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-440I-G, D6-480I-G, D6-440I-WJ-G, D6-480I-WJ-G, D6-300I-G, D6-330I-F, D6-370I-F, D6-435I-C, D6-435I-D, D6-435I-E, D6-435I-F
-   Volvo Penta D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-145I-G, D4-175 VG
-   Volvo Penta HS85IVE, HS85IVE-A

## Details

- **Price:** 5770.74 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Transmission & Gearbox
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 5770.74 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3886201 Countershaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3886201-countershaft-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-21