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D2-40
Volvo Penta D2-40 — 38 HP / 28 kW @ 3000 RPM, 4-cyl 1.5 L. 2.0 kW starter cranks at ~180 A (360 A inrush); 115 A standard alternator. Common in European sailboats and small motor cruisers.
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Engine 38HP — Volvo Penta D2-40 · 3 terminals
01 — Reference run
A sizing result with its assumptions attached.
Conductor120 mm²4/0 AWG
Fuse350 Apositive run
Voltage drop1.3%3 m one way
Design current180 A12 V system
The Crimp engine applies its ordinary continuous-load headroom, voltage-drop budget, terminal clamp, and standard fuse ladder. The 3 m one-way run is a stated reference, not a universal installation prescription.
02 — Catalog specification
The part the engine actually sees.
- Continuous draw
- 180 A
- Rated output
- 115 A
- Surge current
- 360 A
- Canvas footprint
- 220 × 130 px
Terminal map
| Terminal | Polarity | Direction | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | positive | input | 600 A |
| Alt B+ | positive | output | 200 A |
| Block GND | ground | bidi | 600 A |
03 — Supporting parts
What belongs around it.
- 6 m total of 120 mm² (4/0 AWG) marine cable
- Four 120 mm² cable lugs matched to the equipment studs
- 350 A fuse and holder on the positive run
- Heat-shrink, strain relief, and terminal boots sized to the cable
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