Volvo Penta — Control rod (fuel rack) travel, measuring
Adjustments
From a Volvo Penta service manual covering: TAD530GE, TAD531GE, TAD532GE, TAD722GE, TAD730G, TAD732GE, TAD733GE, TD520GE, TD720GE, tAd731GE. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Volvo Penta TAD530GE, Volvo Penta TAD531GE, Volvo Penta TAD532GE, Volvo Penta TAD722GE, Volvo Penta TAD730G, Volvo Penta TAD732GE, Volvo Penta TAD733GE, Volvo Penta TD520GE, Volvo Penta TD720GE, Volvo Penta tAd731GE
Before you start
- Only tighten the stop screw gently by hand.
Procedure
- Turn the engine through 180° and attach measuring fixture 999 8684 on the leading edge of the engine.
- Measure from the measuring fixture to the control rod stop position with rule depth gauge 998 5471.
- Measure from the measuring fixture to the control rod start position.
- The difference between start and stop positions is the control rod travel.
- Turn the measuring fixture and push the control rod to the stop position by hand using the stop screw.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Control rod travel without pumps: 17.0 - 17.5 mm
- Minimum control rod travel with pumps installed: 16.8 mm
Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.