3944253 Governor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta governor weighing 0.472 kg and listed for 6 applications across TWD, TD and TAD series engines. It supersedes part number 1503492, which was catalogued earlier only as a spare part. The other governor in this group, 3944252, is within 5 grams but is listed as the alternative version and covers 62 applications.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TWD710P
• Volvo Penta TWD710PB
• Volvo Penta TWD1031VE
• Volvo Penta TD610M
• Volvo Penta TAD730P
• Volvo Penta TAD1030V

• Engine Family: TWD, TD, TAD

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.472 kg
• 6 applications across TWD, TD and TAD series engines
• Supersedes 1503492, catalogued earlier only as a spare part
• Within 5 grams of governor 3944252, which is the alternative version

🔌 Function

Controls the fuel delivered to the engine so that speed is held steady as load changes.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Engine speed hunting or surging at idle or under steady load
• Engine overspeeding or failing to reach rated speed
• Speed drifting as the engine warms up
• Sticky or stiff control linkage movement
• Poor response to throttle changes

🛠️ Service Notes

• Weight will not separate this from 3944252, so order by part number against your engine designation
• Check the linkage and stop mechanism before condemning the governor
• Governor settings affect engine speed limits, so have the installation checked after fitting

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3944253 → Supersedes 1503492 → Supersedes 347788

OEM / Related Numbers

• 1503492 earlier number superseded by this part
• 347788 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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