SP-A / SP-A1 / SP-A2
- Top cover and gear cover
- Single propeller
- SP-A2: steel sliding sleeve
Volvo Penta SP-A / DP-A till DP-D1
- 1989–1997
Drive specs
| Model years | 1989–1997 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sterndrive (Aquamatic) |
| Drive | 230/250/251, 430–434, 500/502, 570–572, AQAD31/41, KAD42 |
| Gear ratios | 1.61:1 · 1.68:1 · 1.78:1 · 1.89:1 · 1.95:1 · 2.15:1 · 2.3:1 |
|---|---|
| Upper gear unit | New cover for the upper gear and shift mechanism compared with the 290. The revision letter indicates changes to the intermediate housing, clutch and propeller shafts. |
| Propeller system | Single propeller (SP) / Duoprop (DP) |
SP: 2.6 l (engine oil or 75W-90 depending on version). DP: 2.7 l (SAE 90 on DP-A/A1, otherwise 75W-90). DP-D: 2.7 l synthetic 75W-90 (max–min difference 0.15 l); DP on 5.0/5.7 GL/Gi approx. 2.4 l.
Lower unit variants
| Variant | Gear ratio | Year | Identification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-A, SP-A1 | 1.61:1, 1.89:1, 2.15:1 | 1989–1992 | — | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| SP-A2 | 1.61:1, 1.89:1 | 1992 | — | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| SP-C | 1.61:1, 1.89:1, 2.15:1 | 1992–1993 | — | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| DP-A | 1.95:1, 2.30:1 | 1989–1990 | API GL-5 SAE 90 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| DP-A1 | 1.78:1, 1.95:1, 2.30:1 | 1991–1992 | API GL-5 SAE 90 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| DP-A2, DP-B, DP-B1, DP-C, DP-C1, DP-D | 1.78:1, 1.95:1, 2.30:1 | 1992–1996 | Synthetic gear oil API GL-5 SAE 75W-90 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| DP-D1 | 1.68:1, 1.78:1, 1.95:1, 2.30:1 | 1996–1997 | Synthetic gear oil API GL-5 SAE 75W-90 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
Compatible engines
Service points
- Bellows: U-joint bellows, exhaust bellows and shift cable bellows (replace at regular intervals)
- Drive oil: changing it and checking for water in the oil
- Sacrificial anodes on drive and transom assembly
- Trim cylinders and trim pump
Troubleshooting
Runs rough, stalls or loses power
Cooling and temperature
Electrics, alarms and fault codes
How to identify the drive
SP-C
- New intermediate housing
- New hydraulic cylinder
- Single propeller
DP-A / DP-A1 / DP-A2
- Duoprop type A/B/C/J
- Top cover and gear cover
DP-B / DP-B1
- Steel sliding sleeve
- Duoprop type A/B/C/J
- DP-B1: new bearing and intermediate housing
DP-C / DP-C1
- Duoprop
- New transom shield and hydraulic cylinder
- New intermediate housing
DP-D / DP-D1
- Diesel drives
- New exhaust outlet
- Duoprop
The drive has its own plate, separate from the engine's: on the upper gear housing or the transom shield. Saildrive: plate on the gear housing; read the model, product number and serial number.
Compare all drives →Official identification charts
- Volvo Penta SternDrive Models – publication 7738236-4 (12-2006)
Spare parts
| Part | Part number | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellows kit, U-joint (drive bellows) | 876294 | Fits SP-A–SP-C and DP-A–DP-D according to Poseidon | Poseidon Marine: drive bellows kit for AQ280/AQ290, SP, DP, DPX (replaces 876294) (external link) Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Exhaust bellows | 876631 | SS Marin & Bilbehör: exhaust bellows OEM 876631 (200–290, SP, DP, DPX) (external link) Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Transom sacrificial anode, aluminium | 3588770 | FYB Marine: aluminium transom anode 3588770 (290SP/DP, DP-A–DP-E, DPH, DPI, DPR) | |
| Sacrificial anode, ring (Duoprop), aluminium | 875821 | Included in the anode kit for 290DP-type drives | BoatZincs: anode kit 290DP type (DP-C1, DP-D1, DP-S, DP-E, DP-G) (external link) Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Sacrificial anode, rod, aluminium | 852835 | BoatZincs: Volvo Penta 290 aluminium anode kit (external link) BoatZincs: anode kit 290DP type (DP-C1, DP-D1, DP-S, DP-E, DP-G) (external link) Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Gear oil 80W-90 GL-5, 1 quart | 1141676 | For 280DP, 290DP, 290SP, SP-A, SP-A1, DP-A and DP-A1 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive) |
| Sterndrive gear oil 80W-90 GL-5, 1 gallon | 1141677 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive) | |
| Synthetic gear oil 75W-90 GL-5, 1 quart | 1141679 | For DP-A2 to DP-D | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive) |
| Synthetic sterndrive gear oil 75W-90 GL-5, 1 gallon | 1141680 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive) | |
| Drive oil (1 quart) | 1141690 | The list specifies GL-5 gear oil, 2.74 quarts | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 872793 | Bolts | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 946541 | Bolts | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Exhaust bellows kit | 872531 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| U-joint bellows | 853012 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Sacrificial anode, lower gearcase, magnesium (fresh water) | 876137 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A | |
| Sacrificial anode, lower gear housing, zinc (salt water) | 875815 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A | |
| Thrust washer/line cutter | 839423 | SP-A | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A |
| Prop cone | 854045 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A | |
| Prop cone | 850889 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A | |
| Prop cone | 850888 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A | |
| Prop cone | 854047 | SP-A | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A |
| Seal kit, lower unit | 876268 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A | |
| Seal kit, upper unit | 876266 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| U-joint bellows/clamps | 853013 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Drive water hose kit | 876632 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Sacrificial anode, magnesium | 873178 | Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Sacrificial anode, lower gearcase, magnesium (fresh water) | 876138 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Thrust washer/line cutter | 3858458 | Rear | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Thrust washer/line cutter | 3858457 | Front | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 854667 | Trim hose kit | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 854294 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 853676 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 941670 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 872545 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 853869 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 872614 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 16 mm | 852196 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 20 mm | 943194 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 20 mm | 872546 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 20 mm | 872549 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller cone kit 20 mm | 3851334 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Seal kit, lower unit | 876267 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 | |
| Propeller nut kit | 852201 | Diesel version | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A |
| Propeller nut kit | 852216 | Diesel version | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 854486 | Bolts | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 963701 | Bolts | Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1 |
| Propeller, aluminium, short hub | 814626 | SP drive (single propeller) | Volvo Penta Shop: 814626 aluminium propeller, short hub (200–290, SP) (external link) |
Exploded views & parts catalogs
- ShopParts catalog (exploded views) DP-C1, DP-D1
- ShopMarine Parts Express – exploded views, Volvo Penta diesel
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Sources
- The Volvo Penta marine engine site: Aquamatic sterndrives (external link)
- Carolina Classic Boat Owners: Volvo Penta sterndrive model history (external link)
- WSM: Clymer service manual Volvo Penta 1968–1993 (engine list and fit) (external link)
- Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio)
- Volvo Penta – marine engines (external link)
- Volvo Penta – instruction manual (history: marine engines since 1907) (external link)
- Wikipedia: Volvo Penta (en) (external link)
- Wikipedia: Volvo Penta (sv) (external link)
- Poseidon Marine: drive bellows kit for AQ280/AQ290, SP, DP, DPX (replaces 876294) (external link)
- Marine Parts Express: The One List SP-A
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-A
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-C
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DP-D1
- SS Marin & Bilbehör: exhaust bellows OEM 876631 (200–290, SP, DP, DPX) (external link)
- FYB Marine: aluminium transom anode 3588770 (290SP/DP, DP-A–DP-E, DPH, DPI, DPR)
- BoatZincs: anode kit 290DP type (DP-C1, DP-D1, DP-S, DP-E, DP-G) (external link)
- BoatZincs: Volvo Penta 290 aluminium anode kit (external link)
- Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive)
- Volvo Penta Shop: 814626 aluminium propeller, short hub (200–290, SP) (external link)
- Sawley's (Volvo Penta dealer): Sterndrive Identification Chart (external link)