21661906 Propeller | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Type IH is the aluminium Duoprop range for Aquamatic DPS-B sterndrives, the drives with helical (spiral) propeller-shaft splines. The patented blade geometry and large active propeller diameter give optimal performance and fuel efficiency over the entire speed range, together with smooth running, excellent grip and manoeuvrability. Squeeze casting and a special high-strength aluminium alloy make them stronger and more durable than traditional die-cast propellers, and four layers of paint give excellent anti-corrosion performance. This is the IH6 front propeller; the matching rear propeller is 21661926, and the pair is also listed as set 21661946. Every set of Duoprop propellers is designed, tested and manufactured together, so the front and rear propellers of a dimension belong to each other.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: V, D, DPS
• HP Range: 140-430 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• Type IH aluminium Duoprop front propeller, dimension IH6
• Three-blade left-hand rotation
• Pairs with rear propeller 21661926; the complete set is 21661946
• 6.804 kg
• Squeeze cast in high-strength aluminium alloy and finished in four layers of paint
• For DPS-B drives with helical propeller-shaft splines
• Engineered to optimize performance, durability and comfort.
• Patented blade geometry, large active propeller diameter.
• Strong and durable high strength aluminium alloy.
• Three-blade front propeller and four-blade rear propeller.
• Type IH has helical (spiral) splines - for DPS-B drives.
• Material: aluminium
• Fits: DPS-B (helical/spiral splines)
• Type: IH6
• Set contains: set 21661946, rear 21661926

🔌 Function

The front propeller works with the matched rear propeller to produce counter-rotating thrust, reduced steering torque, strong acceleration and efficient planing.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Vibration through the hull that rises with revs and eases when you throttle back
• Loss of top speed or a boat that will not hold the plane at cruise revs
• Blade tips bent, chipped or curled after touching bottom or striking debris
• Blade faces pitted or roughened by cavitation, usually near the leading edge
• Propeller difficult to draw off, with fretting or corrosion on the splines

🛠️ Service Notes

• Fit it with the rear propeller 21661926 of the same IH dimension - front and rear work only as a matched pair
• This front propeller and the IH6 rear propeller 21661926 both publish 6.804 kg, while the IH6 set 21661946 is published at 8.165 kg, so the figures do not add up - order by part number
• Clear any line from behind the propeller and check the drive anodes and shaft seal before refitting
• Always use type F or FH stainless steel propellers in 6-cylinder diesel engines or engines exceeding 240 hp or capable of speeds above 38 knots (45 mph).
• The straight-spline DPS and DPS-A drives take Type I propellers instead. A Type IH propeller will not fit a straight-spline drive.
• Always use propellers of the same type and size on the drive, or on both drives in twin installations.
• Installation hardware for types D, I, IH, F and FH: rear propeller nut 21631162, front propeller nut 3851569.

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 21661946 - Complete Type IH6 front and rear propeller set
• 21661926 - Matching Type IH6 rear propeller
• 21631162 - Rear propeller nut
• 3851569 - Front propeller nut
• 3855516 - Duoprop tool kit

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta 8.1GiC-J, 8.1GiC-JF, 8.1GiCE-JF, 8.1GiCE-J, 8.1GiCE-M, 8.1GiCE-P, 8.1GiC-Q, 8.1GiCE-Q, 8.1GiE-KF, 8.1GiE-K, 8.1GiE-M, 8.1GiE-P, 8.1Gi-J, 8.1Gi-JF, 8.1GXiE-K, 8.1GXiE-KF, 8.1GXiE-M, 8.1GXiE-P, 8.1GXi-J, 8.1GXi-JF, 8.1OSi-J, 8.1OSi-JF, 5.7GXi-320-R, 5.7GXiE-320-R, 5.7GXiC-320-R, 5.7GXiCE-320-R, 5.7GXiC-J, 5.7GXiC-JF, 5.7GXiCE-JF, 5.7GXiCE-J, 5.7GXiCE-M, 5.7GXiC-P, 5.7GXiCE-P, 5.7GXi-J, 5.7GXi-JF, 5.7GXiE-KF, 5.7GXiE-K, 5.7GXiE-M, 5.7GXiE-P, 5.7GXi-P, 5.7OSi-300-J, 5.7OSi-300-JF, 5.7OSXi-J, 5.7OSXi-JF, 5.7Gi-300-J, 5.7Gi-300-JF, 5.7GiCE-300-M, 5.7GiE-300-N, 5.7Gi-300-N, 5.7GiE-300-P, 5.7Gi-300-P, 5.7Gi-300-R, 5.7GiE-300-R, 5.7GiC-300-J, 5.7GiCE-300-J, 5.7GiCE-300-JF, 5.7GiC-300-JF, 5.7GiC-300-P, 5.7GXiE-N, 5.7GXi-N, 5.7GiE-300-K, 5.7GiE-300-KF, 5.7GiE-300-M, 5.7GiCE-300-P, 5.7GiC-300-R, 5.7GiCE-300-R, 4.3OSi-J, 4.3OSi-JF, 5.0GiC-225-S, 5.0GiCE-225-S, 5.0GiC-J, 5.0GXiCE-JF, 5.0GXiCE-J, 5.0GXiC-JF, 5.0GXiCE-M, 5.0GXiC-P, 5.0GXiCE-P, 5.0GXi-J, 5.0GXi-JF, 5.0GXiE-K, 5.0GL-J, 5.0GL-JF, 5.0GXi-270-R, 5.0GXiE-270-R, 5.0GXiC-270-R, 5.0GXiCE-270-R, 5.0GXiC-J, 5.0GXiE-KF, 5.0GXiE-M, 5.0GXiE-N, 5.0GXi-N, 5.0GXiE-P, 5.0GXi-P, 4.3Gi-200-R, 4.3GI-Q, 4.3GL-J, 4.3GL-JF, 4.3GL-P, 4.3GXi-225-R, 4.3GXiE-225-R, 4.3GXiE-M, 4.3GXi-P, 4.3GXiE-P, 4.3GXi-Q, 4.3GXiE-Q, 4.3GXi-J, 4.3GXi-JF, 4.3Gi-200-S, 4.3GXi-225-S, 4.3GXiE-225-S
• Volvo Penta V8-350-C-R, V8-350-CE-R, V8-380-C-R, V8-380-CE-R, V8-430-C-R, V8-300-C-M, V8-300-CE-M, V8-350-C-M, V8-350-CE-M, V8-300-C-N, V8-300-CE-N, V8-350-C-N, V8-350-CE-N, V8-380-C-M, V8-380-CE-M, V8-270-C-B, V8-270-CE-B, V8-300-A, V8-300-E-A, V8-300-B, V8-300-E-B, V8-300-C-A, V8-300-CE-A, V8-300-C-B, V8-320-C-B, V8-320-CE-B, V8-300-CE-B, V8-320-A, V8-320-E-A, V8-320-B, V8-320-E-B, V8-320-C-A, V8-320-CE-A, V8-380-CE-A, V8-380-C-B, V8-380-CE-B, V8-380-C-D, V8-380-CE-D, V8-430-CE-D, V8-350-C-D, V8-350-CE-D, V8-380-C-A, V8-380-CE-J, V8-380-C-J, V8-430-CE-J, V8-430-C-J, V8-350-C-H, V8-350-CE-H, V8-350-C-J, V8-350-CE-J, V8-300-C-R, V8-300-CE-R, V8-430-CE-R, V8-430-C-M, V8-430-CE-M, V8-300-C-K, V8-300-CE-K, V8-350-C-K, V8-350-CE-K, V8-380-C-K, V8-380-CE-K, V8-430-C-K, V8-430-CE-K, V8-300-C-P, V8-300-CE-P, V8-350-C-P, V8-350-CE-P, V8-380-C-P, V8-380-CE-P, V8-430-C-P, V8-300-CE-G, V8-300-C-G, V8-300-C-H, V8-300-CE-H, V8-300-C-J, V8-300-CE-J, V8-350-C-G, V8-350-CE-G, V8-225-C-A, V8-225-CE-A, V8-225-C-B, V8-225-CE-B, V8-270-A, V8-270-E-A, V8-270-B, V8-270-E-B, V8-270-C-A, V8-270-CE-A, V8-380-C-N, V8-380-CE-N, V8-430-C-N, V8-430-CE-N, V8-430-CE-P, V8-300-C-S, V8-300-CE-S, V8-350-C-S, V8-350-CE-S, V8-400-CE-R
• Volvo Penta V6-200-N, V6-200-C-N, V6-200-CE-N, V6-240-M, V6-240-C-M, V6-240-CE-M, V6-280-M, V6-280-C-M, V6-280-CE-M, V6-280-J, V6-280-CE-J, V6-280-G, V6-280-C-G, V6-280-CE-G, V6-280-C-J, V6-240-N, V6-240-C-N, V6-240-CE-N, V6-280-N, V6-280-C-N, V6-240-CE-K, V6-280-CE-K, V6-200-P, V6-200-C-P, V6-200-CE-P, V6-250-P, V6-250-C-P, V6-250-CE-P, V6-280-P, V6-280-C-P, V6-280-CE-P, V6-200-C-G, V6-200-G, V6-200-J, V6-200-C-J, V6-200-A, V6-225-A, V6-225-E-A, V6-280-CE-N, V6-200-M, V6-200-C-M, V6-250-O, V6-250-C-O, V6-250-CE-O, V6-240-C-G, V6-240-CE-G, V6-240-G, V6-240-J, V6-240-CE-J, V6-240-C-J, V6-200-R, V6-200-C-R, V6-250-R, V6-250-C-R, V6-250-CE-R, V6-280-R, V6-280-C-R, V6-280-CE-R
• Volvo Penta D3-220I-G, D3-140A-G, D3-170A-G, D3-200A-G, D3-220A-G, D3-140I-G, D3-170I-G, D3-200I-G, D3-140A-H, D3-170A-H, D3-200A-H, D3-220A-H, D3-140I-H
• Volvo Penta DPS-D1 OX, DPS-D, DPS-D OX, DPS-D1, DPS-B, DPS-B OX, DPS-B1 OX, DPS-B1