3842285 Engine Bed | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta engine bed weighing 15.422 kg and listed for 13 applications across D and MD series engines. It supersedes part number 3812980, and the companion bed 3842284 is the heavier 22.680 kg casting for 12 D series applications.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D2-55
• Volvo Penta D2-55B
• Volvo Penta D2-55C
• Volvo Penta D2-55D
• Volvo Penta D2-55E
• Volvo Penta D2-55F
• Volvo Penta D2-50F
• Volvo Penta D2-75
• Volvo Penta D2-75B
• Volvo Penta D2-75C
• Volvo Penta D2-75F
• Volvo Penta D2-60F
• Volvo Penta MD2040-C

• Engine Family: D, MD
• HP Range: 50-75 HP

⚙️ Key Features

• 15.422 kg
• 13 applications across D and MD series engines
• Supersedes 3812980
• Lighter of the two beds in this range

🔌 Function

Carries the engine's weight and reacts propeller thrust into the hull structure, holding the engine on its designed alignment.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• New vibration or drumming felt through the hull
• Alignment readings that will not hold
• Cracking at the feet or around the fixings
• Corrosion between the bed and the bearer
• Fixings that keep needing retightening

🛠️ Service Notes

• At 15.4 kg this is a heavy item to handle single-handed
• Renew the engine mounts at the same time if they have done comparable hours
• Check alignment cold and again after the engine has been run up to temperature

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3842285 → Supersedes 3812980 → Supersedes 3583120 → Supersedes 3581152 → Supersedes 860030

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3812980 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3583120 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3581152 earlier number superseded by this part
• 860030 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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