55052717 Starter Motor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta starter motor from the Starting System group, weighing 13.789 kg and listed for 2 applications on TAD series engines. It supersedes part number 17233221.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TAD1381-85VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1384-85VE-IWP

• Engine Family: TAD

⚙️ Key Features

• 13.789 kg
• 2 applications on TAD series engines
• Supersedes 17233221
• Starting System group

🔌 Function

Turns the engine over on its ring gear until it fires, drawing heavy current for a short period and then disengaging as the engine runs up.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Slow, laboured cranking, or a single click and nothing more
• Whirring with no engine rotation as the drive fails to engage
• Grinding or clattering at the flywheel on engagement
• Starter getting hot and smelling of burnt insulation
• Repeat starting faults that clear when the terminals are cleaned

🛠️ Service Notes

• Check the batteries, cables and earth path before condemning the starter - voltage drop on the heavy leads gives the same symptoms
• Inspect the flywheel ring gear teeth before fitting a new starter, and set any specified pinion clearance
• At nearly 14 kg this is a heavy unit; support it on the studs rather than letting it hang while the fasteners are started

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 55052717 → Supersedes 17233221

OEM / Related Numbers

• 17233221 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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