3887168 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim 0.28 mm thick, from the Fuel System group, listed for 6 applications on D series engines. It is the second step in a five shim graded family running 0.20 mm, 0.28 mm, 0.015 inch, 0.49 mm and 0.50 mm.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D1-30
• Volvo Penta D1-30B
• Volvo Penta D1-30F
• Volvo Penta D1-20
• Volvo Penta D1-20B
• Volvo Penta D1-20F

• Engine Family: D
• HP Range: 20-30 HP

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.28 mm thick
• 6 applications on D series engines
• Second step in a five shim family
• Select by thickness, not by weight
• 0.28mm (Volvo assembly listing)

🔌 Function

Takes up clearance in the fuel system assembly, setting the stack height or preload to specification.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Setting drifting out of specification after assembly
• Hard starting or smoke from fuelling that is off
• Shim dished or fretted on its faces
• Wear steps or bright marks on a face
• Assembly binding, or with too much free play

🛠️ Service Notes

• Siblings are 0.20 mm 3887167, 0.015 inch 3887169, 0.49 mm 3887170 and 0.50 mm 3887171
• Published weights in this family do not follow thickness, so measure and order by thickness
• Build the stack to the measured clearance rather than replacing like for like

📦 Condition

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