# 20590582 Governor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

A genuine mechanical engine governor for compatible Volvo Penta D5/D7 engines. The exact engine type, serial number, rated power and governed speed must be supplied when selecting a replacement.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D5A-T
-   Volvo Penta D5A-TA
-   Volvo Penta D7A-B TA
-   Volvo Penta D7A-T
-   Volvo Penta D7A-TA
-   Volvo Penta D7C-B TA
-   Volvo Penta D7C-TA
-   Volvo Penta TAD720VE
-   Volvo Penta MD2010
-   Volvo Penta MD2010B

-   **Engine Family:** D, TAD, MD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Calibrated for the documented rated-speed or engine-control configuration
-   Maintains commanded speed as engine load changes
-   Mechanical interfaces match the specified linkage and fuel-control travel
-   Engine type, serial number, rated power and governed rpm are required for correct selection
-   Final adjustment must follow the Volvo Penta governing procedure
-   Inspect linkage freedom, return springs and fuel-system condition before replacement
-   Engine type: Volvo Penta mechanically governed D5/D7 diesel

## 🔌 Function

Regulates fuel delivery to maintain the selected engine speed under changing load.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Engine speed hunts or surges under steady load
-   The engine cannot maintain the rated rpm
-   Overspeed or low-speed instability occurs
-   Governor linkage or internal control movement sticks
-   Fuel delivery remains incorrect after normal adjustment

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Record the position and setting of every linkage, stop and adjuster before the old governor comes off, so the new one can be set up the same way
-   Work clean and keep the fuel system covered while the governor is off — dirt entering here does expensive damage downstream
-   Fit new gaskets, O-rings and seals on all joint faces, and use new locking devices on any linkage fasteners
-   Set linkage travel, stops and speed settings only to the values in the workshop manual for your engine; a governor set outside those limits can let the engine overspeed
-   Have the engine run up and the idle, maximum speed and shutdown behaviour checked by someone equipped to do it before the boat goes back into service

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   20590582 → Supersedes 20586791 → Supersedes 20518787 → Supersedes 888756

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   20586791 earlier number superseded by this part
-   20518787 earlier number superseded by this part
-   888756 earlier number superseded by this part
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-   20591537 - Related Spacer
-   20590571 - Related Control
-   20591544 - Related Gasket
-   20590566 - Related Control
-   20590563 - Related Control
-   20700657 - Related 2300 rpm governor
-   20700675 - Related 1500 rpm control
-   20590556 - Documented 1800 rpm control reference

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 6216.94 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Controls
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 6216.94 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 20590582 Governor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/20590582-governor-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-23