3860753 Volvo Penta XDP Gimble Ring | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta XDP Gimbal Ring Housing - Part Number: 3860753

A genuine used Volvo Penta gimbal-ring housing for selected XDP composite sterndrive transom assemblies.

The ring supports the sterndrive vertically and allows steering movement around the upper and lower pivot points. It works with the related steering shaft, bushings and transom shield.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM XDP gimbal ring
• Correct Volvo Penta part number 3860753
• Used on standard, high-performance and D3 XDP transom variants
• Supports sterndrive steering and vertical pivot movement
• Works with steering shaft 3860380 and bearing components

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Volvo Penta XDP composite sterndrive transom systems
• TSK X, XHP, XXP and XDP-D3 assemblies

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Volvo Penta TSK X-B and X-BLT
• Volvo Penta TSK XHP-B and XHP-BLT
• Volvo Penta TSK XXP-A and XXP-ALT
• Volvo Penta TSK XXP-D3
• Volvo Penta XDP-B 1.78, 1.95 and 2.32 ratio drives
• Volvo Penta XDP-D3 2.11 ratio drives
• HP Range: Not engine-specific; drive / transom controlled
• Engine Type: Volvo Penta XDP composite sterndrive transom system
• Year Range: Approximately mid-2000s - early 2010s

🔌 Function

The gimbal ring supports the sterndrive and transmits steering input while allowing the drive to trim and tilt. Its pivot bores must remain dimensionally accurate to prevent steering play and drive misalignment.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Upper or lower pivot bore is worn
• Composite structure is cracked or delaminated
• Steering shaft fit is loose
• Drive has excessive side movement
• Corrosion or swelling causes the pivots to bind

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3860753 current Volvo Penta OEM gimbal-ring reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3860753
• VOP3860753
• 3860380 related steering shaft
• 3808228 related bearing bushing
• 3860430 related washer
• 3862138 related installation tube
• 979874 related split pin

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

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