{"product_id":"1140643-diode-kit-genuine-volvo-penta","title":"1140643 Diode Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔧 Product Description\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A genuine Volvo Penta diode service kit for the charging-system alternator used on selected earlier marine petrol and diesel engines. The rectifier diodes convert the alternator stator output from alternating current to direct current for battery charging and vessel electrical supply. Volvo Penta services the part as a complete diode assembly rather than as separately replaceable individual semiconductor elements. Alternator make, output, voltage and internal rectifier arrangement must be identified before installation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🚤 Compatibility\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Year Range:\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  Approximately 1970s - 2000s\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚙️ Key Features\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Genuine Volvo Penta alternator diode \/ rectifier service kit\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Correct Volvo Penta part number 1140643\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Repairs the internal AC-to-DC rectifier stage\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Suitable for the matching 12V or 24V Volvo alternator only\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Complete serviced diode assembly with integrated electrical connections\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Engine type: Volvo Penta marine alternator charging system\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 📋 Kit Contents\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Complete rectifier diode assembly \/ diode pack - 1\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Integrated output connections and terminals - as supplied with the assembly\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Individual internal diodes are not separately itemised by Volvo Penta\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔌 Function\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The diode pack rectifies the alternator's three-phase AC output into DC and prevents battery current from feeding backward into the stator when the engine is stopped.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Battery does not charge or charging output is low\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Alternator output contains excessive AC ripple\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Battery discharges through the alternator while the engine is stopped\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Charging warning lamp remains illuminated\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  One or more diodes test open or shorted during alternator bench testing\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🛠️ Service Notes\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Confirm the alternator make, output, voltage and internal rectifier arrangement before fitting — this kit is not interchangeable across different Volvo Penta alternator types\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Diagnose what caused the original diodes to fail (a shorted battery or wiring fault will take out a new pack the same way) before fitting the replacement, and isolate the battery first\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔄 Supersession \u0026amp; Cross Reference\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n OEM \/ Related Numbers\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Volvo Penta alternator 841380 \/ related 24V charging-system family where the exact alternator breakdown specifies this kit\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 📦 Condition\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Genuine Volvo Penta part\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Brand new\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Supplied in original or equivalent packaging\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Volvo Penta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53380802904356,"sku":"5869804","price":320.52,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8115\/7924\/files\/original_143581b4-da1c-4384-9836-74139f479bf9.jpg?v=1788053674","url":"https:\/\/www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au\/products\/1140643-diode-kit-genuine-volvo-penta","provider":"Sawley's Auto and Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}