3862985 Aftermarket Volvo Penta 8.1GiL-F/8.1GXiL-E Starter Motor 140-0022 | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket replacement Volvo Penta 8.1L Flange-Mount Starter Motor - Replaces Part Number: 3862985

New aftermarket marine starter replacing Volvo Penta 3862985 and 21129980 for specified 8.1-litre petrol engine installations. This is the flange-mounted starter configuration.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12-volt marine starting system

• Flange-mounted starter nose

• Integrated solenoid and overrunning clutch

• Marine corrosion-resistant construction

• Position-specific alternative to the offset-bolt 3885317 starter

• 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 3862985

• 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:

• 3862985 ↔ Cross-references Volvo Penta 21129980

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 3862985

• 21129980

• PH140-0022

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• API/Recmar application reference: PH140-0022

• Aftermarket Volvo Penta 8.1L flange-mount starter

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Volvo Penta 8.1-litre marine petrol starting systems

Typically suits:

• Engine / Generator models:

• 8.1GiL-F

• 8.1GXiL-E

• Related 8.1L applications whose parts catalogue specifies 3862985/21129980

• HP / Output Range: Engine-rating dependent

• Year Range: Engine model and serial dependent

• Starter Identification: Flange mounting is the critical identifier. For a staggered/offset-bolt starter, check 3885317 instead.

🔌 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