# 3944253 Governor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta governor weighing 0.472 kg and listed for 6 applications across TWD, TD and TAD series engines. It supersedes part number 1503492, which was catalogued earlier only as a spare part. The other governor in this group, 3944252, is within 5 grams but is listed as the alternative version and covers 62 applications.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TWD710P
-   Volvo Penta TWD710PB
-   Volvo Penta TWD1031VE
-   Volvo Penta TD610M
-   Volvo Penta TAD730P
-   Volvo Penta TAD1030V

-   **Engine Family:** TWD, TD, TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.472 kg
-   6 applications across TWD, TD and TAD series engines
-   Supersedes 1503492, catalogued earlier only as a spare part
-   Within 5 grams of governor 3944252, which is the alternative version

## 🔌 Function

Controls the fuel delivered to the engine so that speed is held steady as load changes.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Engine speed hunting or surging at idle or under steady load
-   Engine overspeeding or failing to reach rated speed
-   Speed drifting as the engine warms up
-   Sticky or stiff control linkage movement
-   Poor response to throttle changes

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Weight will not separate this from 3944252, so order by part number against your engine designation
-   Check the linkage and stop mechanism before condemning the governor
-   Governor settings affect engine speed limits, so have the installation checked after fitting

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3944253 → Supersedes 1503492 → Supersedes 347788

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   1503492 earlier number superseded by this part
-   347788 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 354.51 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Controls
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 354.51 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3944253 Governor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3944253-governor-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-09