# 873770 872235 Volvo Penta Alternator | Genuine Used Part

## 🔧 Product Description

**Genuine Volvo Penta 12V 60A Marine Alternator - Part Number: 873770**

A genuine used Volvo Penta marine alternator for an extensive selection of Volvo Penta petrol and diesel inboard and sterndrive engines.

This Paris-Rhône / Valeo-style alternator uses a single V-belt pulley and provides a nominal 60-amp charging output for the engine battery and onboard electrical system. Engines originally equipped with a twin V-belt pulley may require the original pulley to be transferred to the replacement alternator.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine used Volvo Penta alternator
-   12-volt electrical system with 14-volt regulated charging output
-   60-amp nominal output
-   Single V-belt pulley configuration
-   Suitable for petrol and diesel Volvo Penta marine engines

## 🚤 Compatibility

### Commonly used on

-   Volvo Penta petrol inboard and sterndrive engines
-   Volvo Penta MD, TMD, TAMD, AD, KAD, KAMD and D-series diesels
-   Paris-Rhône and Valeo alternator installations using a 175mm mounting-hole distance

### Typically suits

-   Engine models:
-   2001, 2001B, 2001BT and 2001D
-   2002, 2002B and 2002D
-   2003, 2003B, 2003D, 2003T and 2003TB
-   230A
-   250A, 250B and 251A
-   430A, 430B, 431A, 431B, 432A and 434A
-   500A, 500B and 501A
-   570A, 571A and 572A
-   740A and 740B
-   AD31A, AD31B, AD31D, AD31L-A, AD31P-A, AD31X-D and AD31X-D-US
-   AD41A, AD41B, AD41D, AD41L-A, AD41P and AD41P-A
-   AQ110 and AQ110A
-   AQ115A and AQ115B
-   AQ120A and AQ120B
-   AQ125A and AQ125B
-   AQ130A, AQ130B, AQ130C and AQ130D
-   AQ131A, AQ131B, AQ131C and AQ131D
-   AQ140A
-   AQ145A and AQ145B
-   AQ151A, AQ151B and AQ151C
-   AQ165A
-   AQ170A, AQ170B and AQ170C
-   AQ171A and AQ171C
-   AQ175A
-   AQ200D and AQ200F
-   AQ205A
-   AQ211A
-   AQ225D, AQ225E and AQ225F
-   AQ231A and AQ231B
-   AQ255B
-   AQ260A and AQ260B
-   AQ271A and AQ271C
-   AQ275A
-   AQ290A
-   AQ311A and AQ311B
-   AQAD30A
-   AQAD31A and AQAD31B
-   AQAD40A and AQAD40B
-   AQAD41A and AQAD41B
-   AQD21A and AQD21B
-   AQD2B
-   AQD40A and AQD41A
-   D1-20, D1-20B and D1-20F
-   D1-30, D1-30B and D1-30F
-   D2-40, D2-40B and D2-40F
-   D2-55A and D2-55B
-   D41A, D41B, D41D and D41L-A
-   KAD32, KAD32P and KAD32P-A
-   KAD42A, KAD42B, KAD42P, KAD42P-A and KAD42P-B
-   KAD43P and KAD43P-A
-   KAD44P, KAD44P-B and KAD44P-C
-   KAD300-A
-   KAMD42A, KAMD42B and KAMD42P-A
-   KAMD43P, KAMD43P-A and KAMD43P-B
-   KAMD44P-A, KAMD44P-B and KAMD44P-C
-   KAMD300-A
-   MD5A, MD5B and MD5C
-   MD7A and MD7B
-   MD11C and MD11D
-   MD17C and MD17D
-   MD21A and MD21B
-   MD22A, MD22L, MD22L-A, MD22L-B, MD22P-A and MD22P-B
-   MD29 and MD29A
-   MD2B
-   MD30A
-   MD31A and MD31B
-   MD32 and MD32A
-   MD3B
-   MD40A
-   MD2010, MD2010A, MD2010B, MD2010C and MD2010D
-   MD2020, MD2020A, MD2020B, MD2020C and MD2020D
-   MD2030, MD2030A, MD2030B, MD2030C and MD2030D
-   MD2040, MD2040A, MD2040B and MD2040C
-   TAMD22A, TAMD22L-A, TAMD22P, TAMD22P-A and TAMD22P-B
-   TAMD30A
-   TAMD31A, TAMD31B, TAMD31D, TAMD31D-CE, TAMD31L-A, TAMD31M, TAMD31P-A, TAMD31P-B and TAMD31S
-   TAMD40A and TAMD40B
-   TAMD41A, TAMD41B, TAMD41D, TAMD41H-A, TAMD41H-B, TAMD41M, TAMD41P, TAMD41P-A, TAMD41P-B and TAMD41P-HD
-   TAMD42WJ-A
-   TAMD60, TAMD61, TAMD62 and TAMD63 engine families using alternator 873770
-   TAMD71, TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A, TAMD74A, TAMD74C-A, TAMD74C-B, TAMD74L-A, TAMD74L-B, TAMD74P-A, TAMD74P-B and TAMD75P-A
-   TMD22A, TMD22-B, TMD22L-A, TMD22P-A and TMD22P-C
-   TMD30A
-   TMD31A, TMD31B, TMD31D and TMD31L-A
-   TMD40A, TMD40B and TMD40C
-   TMD41A, TMD41B, TMD41D, TMD41L-A and TMD41P-A
-   Output: 12V / 60A nominal
-   Engine Type: Volvo Penta petrol and diesel inboard / sterndrive engine
-   Year Range: Approximately 1963-2007, dependent on engine model and pulley configuration

## 🔌 Function

The alternator produces regulated electrical power while the engine operates, recharging the battery and supplying engine controls, instruments, pumps, lighting and onboard accessories.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Battery does not recharge during operation
-   Charging voltage remains below approximately 13.5 volts
-   Battery or charge warning lamp remains illuminated
-   Electrical accessories weaken as the engine runs
-   Alternator bearing becomes noisy or rough
-   Drive belt slips or pulley runs out of alignment
-   Regulator causes overcharging or battery electrolyte loss

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   873770 → Supersedes 873633
-   873633 → Supersedes 872235
-   872235 → Related to earlier 872019 and 872018 references

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   873770
-   873633
-   872235
-   872235-7
-   872019
-   872018
-   872926
-   841765
-   856516
-   858838
-   3803227
-   3803260
-   3803260-3
-   3803444
-   Paris-Rhône: A13N234
-   Paris-Rhône: A13N285
-   Paris-Rhône: A13N285N
-   Valeo: 2541451
-   Valeo: 2541827
-   Valeo: 2541827C
-   Valeo: 436638
-   Valeo: 436676
-   Valeo: 439067
-   Valeo: 439185
-   Nanni: 48200932
-   Perkins: 2871A453

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   WAI: 12411N
-   Sierra: 18-5939
-   Recmar: REC873770
-   Arco: 80108
-   API Marine: 3141M-HO
-   Aftermarket Marine: IA32
-   Repower Marine: RM5944

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine used part
-   Removed from running engine where applicable
-   In good working condition unless otherwise stated

## Details

- **Price:** 300.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Sawley's Auto and Marine
- **Type:** Charging & Alternators
- **Tags:** Sawley’s AAM Used Parts – Alternators | Marine Charging Systems & Alternators

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 300.00 AUD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-09-06
