3854190 Aftermarket Mercruiser Starter Motor | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket replacement Volvo Penta/OMC Ford V8 Starter Motor - Replaces Part Number: 3854190

New aftermarket permanent-magnet gear-reduction starter replacing Volvo Penta/OMC 3854190 for Ford 302 and 351 marine V8 engines.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12-volt electrical system

• Approximately 1.4kW rated output

• Clockwise rotation viewed from the drive end

• 10-tooth pinion

• Two-bolt permanent-magnet gear-reduction construction

• Complete new starter motor with integrated solenoid

• Marine or engine-grade corrosion-resistant construction

• Direct replacement only after voltage, rotation, tooth count and mounting pattern are confirmed

🧰 Kit / Assembly Contents

• 1 × Complete starter motor assembly - P/N 3854190

• 1 × Integrated starter solenoid and shift mechanism

• 1 × Installed pinion gear and overrunning clutch/Bendix assembly

• 1 × Installed armature, field-magnet/winding, brush holder and drive housing

• Mounting bolts, electrical cables and external relays are transferred or renewed separately unless supplied

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 3854190 / 3854190-0 ↔ Cross-reference OMC 987811

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 3854190

• 3854190-0

• 987811

• Ford F2JU-11000-AA

• F2JU-11000-AB

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Sierra: 18-5920

• API Marine: 10093 / ST93 / PH140-0004

• ARCO: 70125

• Recmar: REC3854190

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Volvo Penta and OMC Ford-based marine petrol starting systems

Typically suits:

• Engine / Generator models:

• 5.0FI, 5.0FL and 5.0FSI

• 5.8FI, 5.8FL and 5.8FSI

• Ford 302ci and 351ci marine V8 installations using 3854190/987811

• HP / Output Range: Engine-rating dependent

• Year Range: Principally 1993 - 1999

• Starter Identification: Corrected classification: Volvo Penta/OMC Ford V8 starter, not MerCruiser-only.

🔌 Function

The starter motor converts battery electrical energy into high-torque mechanical rotation to crank the engine. When the start circuit energises the solenoid, the pinion moves into the flywheel ring gear and the motor turns the crankshaft until the engine starts. The overrunning clutch then protects the starter as engine speed rises.

Common signs of failure / incorrect starter fitment:

• No-crank condition even though the battery and start-control circuit test correctly

• Solenoid clicks but the starter motor does not rotate

• Starter turns slowly, draws excessive current or overheats the battery cables

• Pinion spins without engaging the flywheel ring gear

• Grinding, clashing or repeated pinion kick-out during cranking

• Intermittent cranking caused by worn brushes, solenoid contacts or heat soak

• Corrosion, water intrusion, burnt windings or excessive shaft/bearing play

📦 Condition

• New aftermarket replacement starter motor

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging