3859019 Distributor Cap | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Distributor cap weighing 0.240 kg and listed for 39 V-series applications. In the maintenance parts schedule it is the cap for the injected 4.3GXi-J and OSi-J, the 4.3GXi-G and OSi-G, and the Gen 1+ V6-200 and V6-225. Rotor 3858977 is the rotor listed with it. The carburetted 4.3GL takes cap 3854331 with rotor 3854311, and distributor cap 3858975 is 19 grams heavier and covers a different engine list, so the application, not the weight, decides.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: V
• HP Range: 200-225 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• Distributor cap for the injected 4.3GXi and OSi and for the Gen 1+ V6-200 and V6-225
• Pairs with rotor 3858977
• 0.240 kg
• 39 applications on the V series
• Only 19 grams apart from distributor cap 3858975, so order against the engine
• Genuine Volvo Penta Part, designed and manufactured to ensure original fit, safety and performance
• Role: Distributor cap
• Fits: V6-200/225 (Gen 1+); 4.3GL-J/JF, GXi-J/JF, OSi-J/JF (GXi and OSi); 4.3GXi-G/GF, OSi-G/GF

🔌 Function

Distributes the high-tension spark from the coil to each cylinder lead in firing order while insulating the terminals from one another.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Misfire, worse when damp or under load
• Hard starting or intermittent cutting out
• Tracking lines or carbon paths visible inside the cap
• Terminals or the centre carbon button burnt, pitted or worn
• Cap cracked or crazed, or a smell of ozone when running

🛠️ Service Notes

• Weight is no guide here, so order against the engine rather than against 3858975
• Renew rotor 3858977 at the same time and check the leads and boots for tracking
• Always refer to the operator's manual for the recommended maintenance and service intervals for your engine and drive
• Listed against more than one engine or drive family - check the qualifier that applies to your own engine or drive

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

Other-Brand OEM Numbers

• Mercury: 898253T23

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• Recmar: REC898253T23
• Mallory Marine: 9-29420
• CDI Electronics: E64-0007
• ARCO: DC004
• EMP: 300-03092
• Sierra: 18-5243
• GLM: 71650

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta 4.3OSi-GF, 4.3OSi-J, 4.3OSi-JF, 4.3Gi-200-R, 4.3GXi-225-R, 4.3GXiE-225-R, 4.3GXi-B, 4.3GXi-BF, 4.3GXi-C, 4.3GXi-CF, 4.3GXi-D, 4.3GXi-DF, 4.3GXi-E, 4.3GXi-EF, 4.3GXiE-M, 4.3GXi-P, 4.3GXiE-P, 4.3GXi-Q, 4.3GXiE-Q, 4.3GXi-F, 4.3GXi-FF, 4.3GXi-G, 4.3GXi-GF, 4.3GXi-J, 4.3GXi-JF, 4.3OSi-BF, 4.3OSi-B, 4.3OSi-C, 4.3OSi-CF, 4.3OSi-D, 4.3OSi-DF, 4.3OSi-E, 4.3OSi-EF, 4.3OSi-F, 4.3OSi-FF, 4.3OSi-G
• Volvo Penta V6-200-A, V6-225-A, V6-225-E-A