{"product_id":"3860242-gear-housing-genuine-volvo-penta","title":"3860242 Gear Housing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔧 Product Description\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Genuine Volvo Penta gear housing for the 1.78:1 ratio, from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 83.5 kg and listed for one DPX application. The 1.59:1 housing 3860240 is published at 80 kg — only 3.5 kg apart — so the ratio marking, not the weight, is what distinguishes them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🚤 Compatibility\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Typically suits:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Volvo Penta DPX-A\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Engine Family:\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  DPX\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚙️ Key Features\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  For the 1.78:1 ratio\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  83.5 kg\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  One published DPX application\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  1.59:1 alternative is gear housing 3860240\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔌 Function\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Carries the drive's gear set, bearings and shafts in one casting, setting the 1.78:1 reduction between the input shaft and the propeller shaft.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Whine or growl that changes with load or gear selected\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Water in the drive oil, or oil weeping from the housing joints\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Corrosion blistering and paint lifting on the casting\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Play felt at the propeller shaft, or a knock on gear engagement\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Metal glitter or bright flakes on the drain plug magnet\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🛠️ Service Notes\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  The ratio must match the other half of the drive and the propeller selection — confirm 1.78:1 against your build before ordering\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  At 83.5 kg this is a freight item needing lifting gear, not a hand carry\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Renew the seals, gaskets and the graded shims when the housing is changed and set the backlash to specification\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 📦 Condition\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Genuine Volvo Penta part\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Brand new\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Supplied in original or equivalent packaging\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Volvo Penta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53384163918116,"sku":"627375C","price":17063.01,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8115\/7924\/files\/original_67e83188-ef37-4606-99d6-4bca8a19ca84.jpg?v=1777184661","url":"https:\/\/www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au\/products\/3860242-gear-housing-genuine-volvo-penta","provider":"Sawley's Auto and Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}