Name: Recmar Volvo Penta OMC 7.4 8.1 8.2L Thermostat 140°F 3853983
Brand: RECAMBIOS
SKU: REC3853983
Price: 23.72 GBP
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Recmar Volvo Penta OMC 7.4 8.1 8.2L Thermostat 140°F 3853983

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Volvo Penta / OMC Big-Block Thermostat

140°F / 60°C | 7.4L, 8.1L & 8.2L

Aftermarket 140°F thermostat service kit for selected Volvo Penta and OMC Cobra big-block petrol sterndrive engines using reference 3853983.

FITMENT CHECK: This is the 60°C/140°F big-block application. Do not confuse it with 3856961 (160°F) or order solely by V8 displacement.

Key Features

140°F / 60°C thermostat
For selected 7.4L, 8.1L and 8.2L engines
Volvo Penta / OMC Cobra application
Cross-reference Sierra 18-3676
Recmar aftermarket service kit

Technical Specs

Type	Thermostat kit
Temperature	140°F / 60°C
Engine type	Big-block petrol V8
Typical displacement	7.4 / 8.1 / 8.2L
SKU	REC3853983

Compatibility / Fitment Guide

Engine family	Verified application	Notes / exclusions
OMC Cobra 7.4L	Selected 1994–1998 installations using 3853983	Verify model and housing.
OMC Cobra 8.2L	Selected 1998 installations	Use serial-specific catalogue.
Volvo Penta 7.4/8.2L	Applicable models using 3853983; includes selected DPX 375/385/415/420 families	Confirm full suffix and 140°F specification.
Exclusion	4.3–5.8L systems using 160°F 3856961 family	Different thermostat temperature/application.

Confirm the full model, serial number, cooling-system type and original part number.

Part Number Cross Reference

Volvo Penta / OMC	3853983
OMC previous	769578 / 986506
Sierra	18-3676
GLM	13431
Mallory	9-43026
4Boats SKU	REC3853983

Recmar aftermarket replacement; brand names and references identify compatibility only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature is this kit?
140°F / 60°C.

Does it fit every Volvo Penta V8?
No. It is for specified 7.4/8.1/8.2L applications using 3853983.

What seals are normally used?
The application commonly uses O-ring 3852071 and gasket 3852111; confirm supplied contents in the photo.

Installation note: Fit on a cool engine, renew damaged seals, clean mating surfaces and verify correct operating temperature after service.

For the products under £150 the shipping is £6.99.

Free delivery for most items over £150.

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