3818718 Volvo Bracket | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta Front Engine Mounting Bracket - Part Number: 3818718

A genuine used Volvo Penta front engine mounting bracket for selected GM-based V6 and V8 petrol marine engines.

The bracket bolts to the engine block and connects the engine to the corresponding rubber mounting cushion and boat stringer or engine-bed assembly. It supports engine weight, controls movement and helps maintain correct alignment between the engine, transom assembly and sterndrive or inboard driveline.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta front engine mounting bracket
• Correct current Volvo Penta part number 3818718
• Supersedes earlier mounting bracket 3857844
• Used with Volvo Penta rubber engine-mount cushions and mounting hardware
• Suits selected 4.3L, 5.0L and 5.7L petrol marine engines

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Volvo Penta GM V6 front engine-mounting systems
• Volvo Penta GM small-block V8 front engine-mounting systems
• Sterndrive and inboard installations using bracket 3818718

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Volvo Penta 4.3GXi-A
• Volvo Penta 5.0GXi-D
• Volvo Penta 5.0GXi-GF
• Volvo Penta 5.0GXiE-K
• Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-300-N
• Volvo Penta 5.7GiCE-300-MF
• Volvo Penta 5.7GiE-300-P
• Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-J
• Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-N
• Volvo Penta 5.7OSi-300-JF
• Volvo Penta 5.7OSXi-J
• Volvo Penta 5.7OSXi-JF
• HP Range: Approximately 225HP - 320HP
• Engine Type: GM-based V6 and small-block V8 petrol marine engine
• Year Range: Approximately 2001 - 2016

🔌 Function

The bracket transfers the engine's weight and operating loads into the rubber engine mount and hull structure. It helps control engine movement and maintain correct driveline alignment.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Cracked, bent or heavily corroded bracket
• Engine sitting lower on one side
• Excessive engine vibration or movement
• Misalignment between the engine and sterndrive or shaft
• Rubber mount moving because the bracket is damaged or loose

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3818718 → Supersedes 3857844
• 3857844 earlier Volvo Penta engine-mount bracket reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3818718
• 3857844
• 3860582 related flange screw
• 3853393 related flange screw
• 3853805 related rubber engine-mount cushion
• 3853806 related rubber engine-mount cushion
• 3852428 related mount washer
• 3852433 related mount washer
• 3852540 related mount washer
• 3852542 related mount washer
• 3852021 related mounting nut
• 3852090 related tab washer
• 3862657 related mounting nut
• 3852539 related square nut

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

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