20550358 Camshaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta Camshaft - Part Number: 20550358

This genuine Volvo Penta camshaft is an OEM service component used in the Engine Camshaft. It is manufactured to the original Volvo Penta dimensional, material and interface requirements for the documented Volvo Penta 5-litre TAD5 generator diesel application. Technical identification: Early-production camshaft for TAD520GE; later associated camshaft references 20904359, 21264838 and 22414664. In service, it controls valve timing and lift through its machined lobes, synchronising gas exchange with crankshaft rotation. Selection must be confirmed by OEM part number 20550358, the exact model/product number, serial number and installed assembly configuration.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM camshaft

• OEM part number 20550358

• Documented application: Engine Camshaft

• Validated engine/application family: Volvo Penta 5-litre TAD5 generator diesel

• Technical distinction: Early-production camshaft for TAD520GE; later associated camshaft references 20904359, 21264838 and 22414664

• Primary function: Controls valve timing and lift through its machined lobes, synchronising gas exchange with crankshaft rotation.

• Lubricate journals and lobes during assembly, verify bearing condition and timing marks, and confirm oil pressure and valve clearance before full-load operation.

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 20550358 (current/original OEM service reference)

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 20550358

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• No aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Engine Camshaft

Typically suits:

• Engine / product models:

• TAD520GE

• Engine / Application Family: Volvo Penta 5-litre TAD5 generator diesel

• Serial / Configuration Note: Applies through engine serial 010211327; later production uses a different camshaft arrangement. Confirm timing-gear and valve-train configuration.

🔌 Function

Controls valve timing and lift through its machined lobes, synchronising gas exchange with crankshaft rotation. Lubricate journals and lobes during assembly, verify bearing condition and timing marks, and confirm oil pressure and valve clearance before full-load operation.

Common signs of failure:

• Loss of valve lift or incorrect valve timing

• Low power, smoke, misfire or uneven cylinder breathing

• Valve-train noise and metal particles in the engine oil

• Pitted, scored or worn cam lobes and journals

• Timing-gear movement, bearing wear or low camshaft oil supply

📦 Condition

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging