# 20460069 Control Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Linkage rod that transfers governor movement to the injection-pump control mechanism so fuel delivery follows engine speed and load demand.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TD420VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD620VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD420VE

-   **Engine Family:** TD, TAD
-   **HP Range:** Approximately 130-160 HP
-   **Year Range:** Approximately 1998 - 2006

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Volvo Penta injection-pump control rod
-   Designed for the mechanical fuel-injection pump governor and control linkage
-   Direct service replacement for Volvo Penta part number 20460069
-   Linkage rod that transfers governor movement to the injection-pump control mechanism so fuel delivery follows engine speed and load demand
-   Engine type: 4.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged industrial diesel

## 🔌 Function

Transfers the commanded throttle, governor or compressor-control movement accurately through the linkage without binding or lost motion.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Engine speed or controlled function does not follow the command
-   Hunting, delayed response or unstable governed speed
-   Excessive free play, stiffness or binding through the operating travel
-   Linkage will not reach the idle or full-travel stop
-   Worn pivots, damaged boots, loose fasteners or intermittent actuator operation

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check the complete linkage for free movement and correct adjustment before replacing individual components
-   After installation, perform the applicable calibration and verify idle, full-travel and fail-safe positions
-   Check free movement through the full governor travel and adjust only to the applicable fuel-pump calibration specification

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   20460069 → Supersedes 20504797

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   20504797 earlier number superseded by this part
-   22445003 - related Volvo Construction Equipment reference
-   21120693 - mechanical injection-pump governor / regulator assembly
-   20460273 - governor hood
-   20460275 - governor housing
-   20505913 - governor cover references
-   20412752 - governor cover references
-   20460078 - governor piston
-   20460081 - governor hand lever
-   20460084 - governor sealing-ring references
-   20460276 - governor sealing-ring references
-   20511842 - application control-rod references

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   VOE20460069 - Volvo Construction Equipment prefixed number format

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Olsson Parts 60101 - branded aftermarket reference

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 293.5 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Controls
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 293.50 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 20460069 Control Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/20460069-control-rod-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06