{"product_id":"starter-motor-for-mercruiser-omc-volvo-penta-engines","title":"Gear Reduction Starter for MerCruiser, Crusader, OMC \u0026 Volvo Penta - PG260M","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGear Reduction Starter for MerCruiser, Crusader, OMC \u0026amp; Volvo Penta - PG260M\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 16px; color: #bdc3c7;\"\u003eDelco Remy PG260M Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction Marine Starter - 12V, CW, 11-Tooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis starter motor is a direct replacement across MerCruiser, Crusader, OMC, Volvo Penta and Marine Power engine applications, built to OEM specifications for fit and function. It belongs to the Delco Remy PG260M family and bolts straight into the existing mounting points without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIt is a 12-volt permanent magnet gear reduction (PMGR) unit with clockwise (CW) rotation, an 11-tooth drive gear of 1.165in outside diameter and a 1.7kW output, fitted with a 4-terminal solenoid and a straight mounting flange with two 10mm unthreaded holes. Mounting bolts and a gasket are supplied with the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-Volt, 1.7kW permanent magnet gear reduction design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClockwise (CW) rotation, 11-Tooth drive gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelco Remy PG260M family replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Terminal solenoid, straight mounting flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting bolts and gasket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTeeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1.7kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStarter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePermanent Magnet Gear Reduction (PMGR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDelco Remy PG260M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDrive Gear OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1.165in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStraight flange, 2 x 10mm unthreaded holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSolenoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4-Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYears shown are the overall coverage span for this part. Please confirm against the OEM part number on your original unit before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMake \u0026amp; Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCrusader 229 (3.8L 6-cyl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1980-1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCrusader 5.0 (305ci) and 5.7 (350ci)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1977-1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMerCruiser 120 (2.5L) and 140 (3.0L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1973-1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMerCruiser 165 (4.1L), 185 (3.8L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1979-1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMerCruiser 200 \/ 228 \/ 230 \/ 898 (5.0L 305ci)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1977-1986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMerCruiser 250 \/ 260 \/ 280 \/ 300 Tempest (5.7L 350ci)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1975-1986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMerCruiser 3.0 \/ 3.0LX (181ci)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1987-1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMerCruiser 4.3L (262ci), 5.0L (305ci), 5.7L EFI, 350 Mag MPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1995-2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eOMC 100 \/ 120 \/ 140 \/ 155 \/ 165 \/ 185 \/ 200 \/ 210 \/ 215 \/ 225 \/ 230 \/ 235 \/ 245 \/ 260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1969-1981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eOMC 2.5L \/ 3.0L \/ 3.8L \/ 4.3L \/ 5.0L \/ 5.7L \/ 8.2L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1981-1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVolvo Penta 3.0GL \/ 3.0GS (181ci)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1993-1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVolvo Penta AQ175A \/ AQ200 \/ AQ205A \/ AQ211A \/ AQ225 \/ AQ231 series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1969-1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVolvo Penta AQ255 \/ AQ260 \/ AQ271 \/ AQ280 \/ AQ290 \/ AQ311 series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1977-1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVolvo Penta BB225 \/ BB231 \/ BB260 \/ BB261 series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1973-1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMarine Power 0172-000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eOEM Part Number Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAftermarket replacement. OEM part numbers are listed for reference only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e10465461, 12301334, 323-677\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDelco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e8000193, 8000599, 9000763, 9000820, 9000822, 9000850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDelco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLRS01646, LRS01788, LRS01789, LRS01796\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLucas Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e6442M, 6474, 6561, 6563, 6789\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWill this starter motor fit without modification?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes, this is a direct OEM-fit replacement built to the original PG260M specification, so no modification is required for installation - the straight mounting flange, 4-terminal solenoid and 11-tooth drive gear match the original marine layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYou will receive one complete starter motor unit with mounting bolts and gasket. Your existing wiring loom connects directly to the 4-terminal solenoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eHow can I tell my old starter motor has failed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCommon signs include a clicking noise when starting, a slow or labouring crank, smoke or a burning smell from the starter, or no response at all when the key is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWhat is a permanent magnet gear reduction starter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA PMGR starter uses fixed magnets instead of field coils and drives the pinion through a reduction gearset. The result is a lighter, more compact unit that draws less current while producing the same cranking torque as the older direct drive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eMy engine isn't listed - will this still fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCompare the number on your existing starter against the Delco, Lucas or Lester numbers in the table above. This PG260M unit was used very widely across marine and industrial applications, so a matching number is the most reliable confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003eDispatched from the UK · 12-month warranty · Fitment support from our technical team\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moto-Electrical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59237183095129,"sku":"410-12469","price":131.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/9268\/8473\/files\/zoom_Mercruiser__OMC__Thermo_Electron__Volvo_Starter_Motor_-12567_e8de06c2-b45b-498c-b83a-4cc238b93ae3.jpg?v=1788102912","url":"https:\/\/4drive.co.uk\/products\/starter-motor-for-mercruiser-omc-volvo-penta-engines","provider":"4Drive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}