1545159 Foot Plate | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta foot plate (part number 1545159), an Engine group component used at the engine's mounting interface. It provides the flat bearing surface between the engine foot or flexible mount and the supporting structure, spreading load and keeping the engine correctly located. It is listed for the 30-series and 40-series marine diesel engines including MD, TMD, TAMD, AD, AQAD, KAD and KAMD variants.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: MD, TMD, TAMD, AD, AQAD, D, AQD, KAMD, KAD
• HP Range: Approximately 62-285 HP
• Year Range: Approximately 1973 - 2005

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• OEM Volvo Penta part number 1545159
• System group: Engine
• Net weight: 0.71 kg
• Fits 30-series and 40-series marine diesel engines across the MD, TMD, TAMD, AD, AQAD, KAD and KAMD families
• Supplied as an individual plate for engine mounting assemblies
• Engine type: Four- and six-cylinder indirect/direct-injection marine diesel, model dependent

🔌 Function

The foot plate forms the load-bearing surface at the engine mounting point, transferring engine weight and torque reaction into the bed or bracket. It also helps maintain correct engine height and alignment relative to the drive or shaft.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Visible cracking or deformation of the plate around the mounting bolt holes
• Corrosion, pitting or scaling that reduces plate thickness and clamping integrity
• Elongated or worn bolt holes allowing the engine to shift under load
• Increased engine vibration, movement or noticeable driveline misalignment
• Repeated loosening of mounting fasteners despite correct torque

🛠️ Service Notes

• Inspect the mating cylinder-block and flywheel-housing faces for fretting or distortion before installation.
• Use the correct spacer and sleeve arrangement for the exact engine model and serial number; do not substitute ordinary washers.

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 1545160 - matching spacer sleeve
• 965187 - application-dependent retaining screws
• 955324 - application-dependent retaining screws
• 3850090 - companion spacer used on later installations

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TAMD31L-A, TAMD31M-A, TAMD31P, TAMD31P-A, TAMD31S
• Volvo Penta TAMD41H-A, TAMD41H-B, TAMD41P-A, TAMD41P
• Volvo Penta KAD42A, KAD42B, KAD42P-A
• Volvo Penta KAD44P, KAD44P-B, KAD44P-C
• Volvo Penta KAMD42A, KAMD42B, KAMD42P-A
• Volvo Penta KAMD43P, KAMD43P-A, KAMD43P-B
• Volvo Penta KAMD44P-B, KAMD44P-C, KAMD44P-A
• Volvo Penta TMD40A, TMD40B, TMD40C
• Volvo Penta AD41L-A, AD41P-A
• Volvo Penta AQAD40B, AQAD40A
• Volvo Penta TAMD40A, TAMD40B
• Volvo Penta TAMD42WJ-A, TAMD42B
• Volvo Penta AD31L-A
• Volvo Penta AQAD30A
• Volvo Penta AQD40A
• Volvo Penta D41L-A
• Volvo Penta KAD300-A
• Volvo Penta KAD32P
• Volvo Penta KAD43P-A
• Volvo Penta KAMD300-A
• Volvo Penta MD30A
• Volvo Penta MD40A
• Volvo Penta TAMD30A
• Volvo Penta TMD30A
• Volvo Penta TMD31L-A
• Volvo Penta TMD41L-A