873549 Aftermarket Volvo Penta Starter Motor 834339 | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket Volvo Penta 2001/2002/2003 & AQ-Series Starter Motor - Part Number: 873549

New aftermarket 12-volt, 1.1kW, 9-tooth clockwise starter replacing Volvo Penta 873549 and the related 834339 family. It is used on compact 2001-2003-series diesels and a broad group of early AQ, BB and MB petrol marine engines.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12-volt marine electrical system

• Approximately 1.1kW rated output

• Clockwise rotation viewed from the drive end

• 9-tooth starter pinion

• Two-bolt compact starter mounting

• Integrated starter solenoid and overrunning clutch

🧰 Assembly Contents

• 1 × Complete starter motor assembly - Part Number: 873549

• 1 × Integrated starter solenoid

• 1 × Installed 9-tooth pinion and overrunning clutch

• 1 × Installed armature, field assembly, brush holder and drive housing

• External cables and engine mounting bolts are supplied separately unless stated

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 873549 / 873549-0 → Volvo Penta complete starter service reference

• 834339, 834976, 840808, 859553, 872241, 872887 and 872888 → Related earlier application references requiring mounting and pinion confirmation

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 873549

• 873549-0

• 834339

• 834976

• 840808

• 859553

• 872241

• 872887

• 872888

• 870977

• 1346707

• 3803242

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Recmar: REC873549

• Repower Marine: RM0010

• Orbitrade Marine: 30808

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Volvo Penta compact-diesel and early petrol marine-engine starting systems

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2003T compact diesel engines

• AQ60F, AQ90, AQ95, AQ100, AQ105A, AQ110 and AQ115A/B

• AQ120A/B, AQ125A/B, AQ130A/B/C/D and AQ131A/B/C/D

• AQ140A, AQ145A/B, AQ151A/B/C, AQ165A and AQ170A/B/C

• AQ171A and AQ171C

• BB100A, BB115A/B/C, BB145A, BB165A and BB170A

• MB20A

• HP Range: Engine-model dependent

• Engine Type: Volvo Penta compact diesel or four-/six-cylinder petrol marine engine

• Year Range: From 1960s petrol applications through 1980s compact-diesel production, model dependent

• Serial / Model Identification: Confirm 12V, approximately 1.1kW, 9 teeth, clockwise rotation, two-bolt mounting and one of the listed Volvo Penta starter references.

🔌 Function

The starter motor turns the flywheel and crankshaft until the engine begins running. The integral solenoid engages the pinion and supplies high current to the motor during the crank cycle.

Common signs of failure:

• Starter clicks but does not turn

• Slow cranking or excessive voltage drop

• Pinion fails to engage or remains engaged

• Grinding from a worn pinion or ring gear

• Intermittent operation from worn brushes or contacts

• Corrosion, moisture damage, burnt windings or worn bushings

📦 Condition

• Brand-new aftermarket replacement starter motor

• New and unused

• Supplied in suitable manufacturer or equivalent protective packaging