VOLVO PENTA TAMD163 OEM Air Starter Replacement /Upgrade
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Manufacturer: Ingersoll Rand
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Description
Ingersoll Rand air starters for the Volvo Penta TAMD163. The Volvo Penta TAMD163 is a 6-cylinder diesel engine of 16.1 liters (983 cu in). Our Air Starter Model Finder, built from Ingersoll Rand application data, recommends the ST400C03R29, an ST400 series turbine starter, on an SAE No. 3 flange with a right-hand pinion (12 teeth, 8/10 pitch).
Recommended Starters for the Volvo Penta TAMD163
| Choice | Ingersoll Rand starter | Type | Supply pressure | Max power | IR diesel rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbine option | ST400C03R29 | ST400 series turbine | 90-150 psi | 25 hp (19 kW) at 150 psi | Up to 60 L |
| Vane option | SS175GE03R29 | SS175 series vane | 90-150 psi | 18 hp (13 kW) at 150 psi | Up to 10 L |
Why These Starters Fit
Ingersoll Rand rates the ST400 for diesel engines up to 60 L, so the 16.1 L TAMD163 sits within its range.
You can choose between turbine and vane designs. The ST400C03R29 turbine starter delivers up to 25 hp (19 kW) at 150 psi, uses 750 scfm (354 L/s) at maximum power and runs on 90-150 psi. By comparison, the SS175GE03R29 vane starter delivers up to 18 hp (13 kW) at 150 psi, uses 500 scfm (236 L/s) at maximum power and runs on 90-150 psi.
Flange, Rotation and Pinion
Flange: SAE No. 3. Rotation: right-hand. Pinion: code 29, 12 teeth, 8/10 pitch.
Engine builders change flywheel housings, ring gears and rotation between applications and serial ranges, so match the flange, rotation and pinion on your existing starter's nameplate before you order.
Air Supply
The ST400C03R29 runs on 90-150 psi and uses 750 scfm (354 L/s) at maximum power. It is rated for compressed air only. The Model Finder pairs it with the ST1000-267-24 inlet strainer, which keeps scale and debris out of the motor.
Other Volvo Penta Engines of Similar Size
- Volvo Penta D100A (9.6 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta D100B (9.6 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta T1D100K (9.6 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta D120 (12 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta D121 (12 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta TAMD121 (12 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta TAMD122 (12 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta TD121G (12 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta TMD122 (12 L): SS100P01R85
- Volvo Penta TAMD162 (16.1 L): ST400C03R29
Volvo Penta TAMD163 Air Starter FAQ
What air starter fits the Volvo Penta TAMD163?
The Model Finder recommends the ST400C03R29. Alternatives are SS175GE03R29. Confirm the flange, rotation and pinion against your current starter before ordering.
Can the ST400C03R29 run on natural gas?
No. Ingersoll Rand rates the ST400C03R29 for compressed air only. The SS175GE03R29 vane option is rated for air or natural gas.
Can I replace an electric starter on the TAMD163 with an air starter?
Air starters mount on standard SAE flanges, so they are often used in place of electric starters where batteries, sparks or cold starts are a concern. See air vs. electric starters, and call us with your engine serial number so we can confirm the flange, pinion and air supply.
How do I confirm the right starter?
Send us the full model number from your existing starter's nameplate, or the engine make, model and serial number. Engine builders change ring gears and flywheel housings between serial ranges, so we confirm fit before quoting.
Need a Starter for Your TAMD163?
AirStartersDirect.com is a factory-authorized Ingersoll Rand distributor operated by Zampini Industrial Group, which has supplied engine starting equipment since 1987. Call 1-800-353-4676 or request a quote with your engine make, model and serial number.
Sources: AirStartersDirect Air Starter Model Finder (Ingersoll Rand application data) and the Ingersoll Rand Engine Starting Systems catalog.
Ingersoll Rand pneumatic air starters can replace any factory mounted starter engine and simultaneously offer a variety of helpful benefits. Compared to conventional electric starters, a pneumatic air starter occupies considerably less space as it is run by air. Pneumatic air starters are also considered safer in hazardous environments as they do not produce electrical sparks like electric starters sometimes do, thus eliminating the risk of igniting flammable materials that may be present.
Ingersoll Rand air starters have significantly more torque than electric starters of equivalent size, and that allows even a small air starter to start very large engines and turbines. In addition, electric starters as well as their wiring may become excessively hot in the event that it takes longer than expected to start the engine, while air-starters can be run for as long as their air supply lasts. Turbine starters provide even more torque and tend to be simpler, and therefore are a natural fit for turbine engines. Turbine air starters are utilized extensively on large turbofan engines commercial and military aircraft; as well as marine ships and vessels, trains, heavy construction equipment, and more.
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