{"id":28326,"date":"2015-12-22T16:21:55","date_gmt":"2015-12-22T15:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/product\/alternator-14-volt-60-ampere\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T17:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:52:15","slug":"volvo-penta-12v-alternator-55a-most-common-on-marine-engines","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/product\/volvo-penta-12v-alternator-55a-most-common-on-marine-engines\/","title":{"rendered":"Volvo Penta 12V Alternator 55A &#8211; Most common on marine engines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/product-categories\/engine-parts\/alternators-engine-parts\/alternators\/volvo-penta-en-3\/\">Volvo Penta 12V alternator<\/a> 45A &#8211; 55A, most commonly used in MD2020, MD2030, MD2040, and many more, replaces the following part numbers:<\/p>\n<p>Fits the following Volvo Penta engines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2001<\/li>\n<li>2002<\/li>\n<li>2003<\/li>\n<li>MD2010<\/li>\n<li>MD2020<\/li>\n<li>MD2030<\/li>\n<li>MD2040<\/li>\n<li>MD7<\/li>\n<li>MD11<\/li>\n<li>MD17<\/li>\n<li>MD21B<\/li>\n<li>D1-20<\/li>\n<li>D1-30<\/li>\n<li>D2-40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Volvo Penta older diesel models<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>D21<\/li>\n<li>D31<\/li>\n<li>D32<\/li>\n<li>D41<\/li>\n<li>D42<\/li>\n<li>D43<\/li>\n<li>D44<\/li>\n<li>D63<\/li>\n<li>D71<\/li>\n<li>D72<\/li>\n<li>D73<\/li>\n<li>D74<\/li>\n<li>D75<\/li>\n<li>D300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Volvo Penta gasoline models \/ AQ series<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>431<\/li>\n<li>432<\/li>\n<li>434<\/li>\n<li>500<\/li>\n<li>501<\/li>\n<li>570<\/li>\n<li>572<\/li>\n<li>740<\/li>\n<li>AQD21<\/li>\n<li>AQ115<\/li>\n<li>AQ120<\/li>\n<li>AQ125<\/li>\n<li>AQ130<\/li>\n<li>AQ131<\/li>\n<li>AQ140<\/li>\n<li>AQ145<\/li>\n<li>AQ170<\/li>\n<li>AQ175<\/li>\n<li>AQ200<\/li>\n<li>AQ205<\/li>\n<li>AQ211<\/li>\n<li>AQ225<\/li>\n<li>AD290<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Volvo Penta AD \/ KAD \/ KAMD \/ TAMD series<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AD31L<\/li>\n<li>AD41L<\/li>\n<li>KAD32<\/li>\n<li>KAD42<\/li>\n<li>KAD44<\/li>\n<li>KAMD44<\/li>\n<li>KAD300<\/li>\n<li>TAMD31L-A<\/li>\n<li>TAMD41<\/li>\n<li>TAMD42WJ<\/li>\n<li>TAMD63<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Volvo part numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>841762<\/li>\n<li>841765<\/li>\n<li>842765<\/li>\n<li>849563<\/li>\n<li>858838<\/li>\n<li>858839<\/li>\n<li>867975<\/li>\n<li>867976<\/li>\n<li>868082<\/li>\n<li>868421<\/li>\n<li>868422<\/li>\n<li>868425<\/li>\n<li>868426<\/li>\n<li>868433<\/li>\n<li>872235<\/li>\n<li>873344<\/li>\n<li>873633<\/li>\n<li>873770<\/li>\n<li>87377<\/li>\n<li>3803260<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SEV part numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>70229102<\/li>\n<li>70229502<\/li>\n<li>70229602<\/li>\n<li>70229802<\/li>\n<li>70230002<\/li>\n<li>70230202<\/li>\n<li>70230302<\/li>\n<li>70230502<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Valeo part numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2518039<\/li>\n<li>2518039C<\/li>\n<li>2541191<\/li>\n<li>2541191B<\/li>\n<li>2541663<\/li>\n<li>A13N147<\/li>\n<li>A13N147M<\/li>\n<li>A13N148M<\/li>\n<li>A13N149M<\/li>\n<li>A13N186M<\/li>\n<li>A13N1M<\/li>\n<li>A13N2<\/li>\n<li>A13N2M<\/li>\n<li>A13N234<\/li>\n<li>A13N259<\/li>\n<li>A13N259M<\/li>\n<li>A13N285<\/li>\n<li>A13N285M<\/li>\n<li>A13N35M<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WAI part numbers<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12411N<\/li>\n<li>13068N<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fits Farymann<br \/>\nFarymann marine engines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>L30M<\/li>\n<li>R30<\/li>\n<li>S30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fits BUKH<br \/>\nBUKH models<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2G105<\/li>\n<li>3G105<\/li>\n<li>4K105<\/li>\n<li>6K105<\/li>\n<li>DV10<\/li>\n<li>DV10ME<\/li>\n<li>DV10SME<\/li>\n<li>DV20<\/li>\n<li>DV20ME<\/li>\n<li>DV20SME<\/li>\n<li>DV24<\/li>\n<li>DV36<\/li>\n<li>DV36ME<\/li>\n<li>DV36SME<\/li>\n<li>DV48ME<\/li>\n<li>DV48SME<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BMW130 marine engine<\/p>\n<p>Fits Renault Marine<br \/>\nRenault Marine models<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>438<\/li>\n<li>RC25<\/li>\n<li>RC25D<\/li>\n<li>RC36D<\/li>\n<li>RC90DS<\/li>\n<li>RC100D<\/li>\n<li>RC105D<\/li>\n<li>RC106D \/ DS<\/li>\n<li>RC140D<\/li>\n<li>RC145DTS<\/li>\n<li>RC160DS<\/li>\n<li>RC180D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Volvo Penta 12V 55A alternator is a high-quality replacement for original alternators and replaces part numbers such as 873633, 873770, 849563, 841762, 841765, and 3803260. Suitable for various Volvo Penta engines (MD7\u2013MD2040 and 2001\u20132003 series), as well as Bukh DV and Renault RC engines.<br \/>\nReliable charging performance, ready to use (plug &#038; play), and extensively tested by AB Marine Service. Supplied with 2 years warranty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternator for the most common engines:<\/strong><br \/>\nVolvo Penta MD7, MD11, MD17<br \/>\nVolvo Penta MD21, MD32<br \/>\nVolvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003 series<br \/>\nVolvo Penta MD2010, MD2020, MD2030, MD2040<br \/>\nBukh DV10, DV20, DV24, DV36<br \/>\nRenault RC series<br \/>\nAnd many more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications:<\/strong><br \/>\nVolt 12v <a href=\"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/i-have-a-12v-battery-but-the-alternator-says-14v-what-is-the-difference\/\">(13.8v-14v)<\/a><br \/>\nAmperage 55A &#8211; <em>replaces 45 to 60A models<\/em><br \/>\nConnection W (tachometer)<br \/>\nInsulation status Double insulated (own ground point)<br \/>\nWiring diagram included<\/p>\n<p>With Pulley (*Pulley may need to be swapped due to different applications)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Pulley distance: 74.20 mm<\/li>\n<li>B Width \/ mounting ear: 50.70 mm<\/li>\n<li>D Mounting ear: 11.40 mm<\/li>\n<li>E Hole position for tensioning ear: 57.00 mm<\/li>\n<li>H Pulley diameter: 77.40 mm<\/li>\n<li>N Rotation direction: Clockwise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Upgrade:<\/strong><br \/>\nNeed a heavier alternator? 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