# 21719447 Adjusting Screw | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

A genuine Volvo Penta adjusting screw used in Volvo Penta TAD5 industrial diesel engine assemblies. It is manufactured to the factory dimensions and operating specification for the catalogued installation.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TAD, D, TADH
-   **HP Range:** Approximately 160-250 HP
-   **Year Range:** Approximately 2010 - 2021

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.011 kg
-   Adjusting screw
-   Listed for 23 applications across TAD, D and TADH series engines

## 🔌 Function

Sets and holds an adjustment by being threaded in or out, and stays put once its locking arrangement is tightened.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Adjustment drifting out of setting between services
-   Tapping, knocking or uneven running from the assembly it sets
-   Screw found stiff, seized or notchy to turn
-   Screw tip or thread found worn, pitted or picked up on strip-down

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check the tip and the face it works against for matching wear - a worn pair keeps drifting out of adjustment however carefully it is set
-   Reset and lock the adjustment to the figures in the engine's own workshop manual after fitting

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A5-A MH, D8A6-A MH, D8A5-A MG, D8A6-A MG, D8A4-A MP, D8A1-A MP, D8A3-A MP
-   Volvo Penta TAD570-72VE, TAD570-71VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD840GE, TAD840-43VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD880-82GE, TAD880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TADH880-82GE, TADH880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD540-42VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD550-51VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD552VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD580-83VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD850-52VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD853VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE

## Details

- **Price:** 20.97 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 20.97 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21719447-adjusting-screw-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-21