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Workshop Manual
Group 20 Technical Data
TAD1640GE, TAD1641GE, TAD1642GE
TAD1641VE, TAD1642VE
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Technical data
Engine
TAD1640GE, TAD1641GE, TAD1642GE
TAD1641VE, TAD1642VE
Contents
Safety information ................................................ 2
General information ............................................. 5
Technical data
General ............................................................... 6
Engine ................................................................ 6
Valve mechanism ............................................... 8
Timing gear ......................................................... 11
Reciprocating components .................................. 13
Lubrication and oil systems ................................. 16
Fuel system ........................................................ 18
Inlet and exhaust system .................................... 19
Cooling system ................................................... 20
Engine control system ........................................ 21
Tightening torque ................................................ 22

Group 20 General instructions
Safety information
This workshop manual contains technical data, des-
criptions and repair instructions for the Volvo Penta
products or product versions noted in the table of con-
tents. Check that you have the correct Workshop Ma-
nual for your engine.
Check that the warning or information labels on
the product are always clearly visible. Replace
labels which have been damaged or painted
over.
Never start the engine without the air cleaner fil-
ter fitted. The rotating compressor turbine in the
turbocharger can cause severe injury. Foreign
objects entering the intake ducts can also cause
mechanical damage.
Never use start spray or similar products to aid
starting. They may cause an explosion in the in-
let manifold. Danger of personal injury.
Only start the engine in a well- ventilated area.
When operated in a confined space, exhaust fu-
mes and crankcase gases must be ventilated
from the engine bay or workshop area.
Avoid opening the coolant filler cap when the
engine is hot. Steam or hot coolant can spray
out and the system pressure will be lost. When
needed, open the filler cap slowly and release
the pressure in the system. Be extremely care-
ful if a tap, plug or coolant hose has to be remo-
ved from a hot engine. It is difficult to anticipate
in which direction steam or hot coolant can
spray out.
Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid getting hot oil on
the skin. Ensure that the lubrication system is
not under pressure before carrying out any work
on it. Never start or operate the engine with the
oil filler cap removed, otherwise oil could be
ejected.
Important
In this book and on the product you will find the follo-
wing special warning symbols.
WARNING! Possible danger of personal injury,
extensive damage to property or serious mecha-
nical malfunction if the instructions are not follo-
wed.
IMPORTANT! Used to draw your attention to so-
mething that can cause damage or malfunctions
on a product or damage to property.
NOTE: Is used to call attention to important
information, to facilitate work processes or operations.
To give you a perspective of the risks which always
need to be observed and precautions which always
have to be taken, we have noted them below.
Immobilize the engine by turning off the power
with the main switch(es) and locking it (them) in
the off position before starting service work. Fix
a warning notice at the engine control point.
All service work should normally be done on a
stationary engine. Some work however, such as
adjustments, needs the engine running. Ap-
proaching an engine which is operating is a sa-
fety hazard. Remember that loose clothing or
long hair can fasten in rotating parts and cause
serious personal injury.
If work is done adjacent to a running engine, a
careless movement or a dropped tool can lead,
in the worst case, to personal injury. Take care
to avoid contact with hot surfaces (exhaust pi-
pes, Turbocharger (TC), air intake pipe, starter
heater etc.) and hot liquids in lines and hoses on
an engine which is running or which has just
been stopped. Reinstall all protective parts
removed during service operations before star-
ting the engine.
Read the available safety information, “General in-
formation” and “Repair instructions” in the work-
shop manual before you start to do any service
work.

General instructions Group 20
Stop the engine before carrying out operations
on the engine cooling system.
Always use protective glasses or goggles when
carrying out work where there is a risk of splint-
ers, grinding sparks, acid splashes or where oth-
er chemicals are used. Your eyes are extremely
sensitive, injury could cause blindness!
Avoid getting oil on the skin! Repeated exposure
to oil or exposure over a long period can result
in the skin becoming dry. Irritation, dryness, ec-
zema and other skin problems can then occur.
Used oil is more dangerous than fresh oil from a
health aspect. Use protective gloves and avoid
oil soaked clothes and shop rags. Wash regular-
ly, especially before eating. There are special
skin creams which counteract drying out of the
skin and make it easier to clean off dirt after
work is completed.
Most chemicals intended for the product (e.g.
engine and transmission oils, glycol, gasoline
and diesel oil) or chemicals for workshop use
(e.g. degreasers, paints and solvents) are hazar-
dous. Read the instructions on the product
package carefully! Always follow the safety pre-
cautions for the product (for example use of
breathing mask, eye protection, gloves etc.).
Make sure that other personnel are not unkno-
wingly exposed to hazardous chemicals, for ex-
ample via the air. Ensure good ventilation in the
work place. Follow the instructions provided
when disposing of used or leftover chemicals.
Exercise extreme care when leak detecting on
the fuel system and testing the fuel injector
nozzles. Use eye protection. The jet from a fuel
injector is under very high pressure, and has
considerable penetration ability; fuel can force
its way deep into body tissues and cause seri-
ous damage. Danger of blood poisoning (septi-
cemia).
WARNING! The injector pipes must under no
circumstances be bent or reshaped. Damaged
pipes must be replaced.
All fuels, and many chemicals, are flammable.
Do not allow naked flame or sparks in the vicini-
ty. Certain thinner products and hydrogen from
batteries are easily ignitable and are explosive
when mixed with air in the right proportions. No
Smoking! Ensure that the work area is well ven-
tilated and take the necessary safety precau-
tions before starting welding or grinding work. Al-
ways ensure that there are fire extinguishers at
hand when work is being carried out.
Make sure that oil and fuel soaked rags, and
used fuel and oil filters are stored in a safe pla-
ce. Rags soaked in oil can spontaneously ignite
under certain circumstances. Used fuel and oil
filters are polluting waste and must be handed to
an approved waste management facility for de-
struction, together with used lubrication oil, con-
taminated fuel, paint residue, solvents, degreas-
ers and wash residue.
Never expose a battery to naked flame
or electrical sparks. Never smoke close to the
batteries. The batteries give off hydrogen gas
during charging which when mixed with air can
form an explosive gas - oxyhydrogen. This gas
is easily ignited and highly explosive. A spark,
which can be formed if the batteries are wrongly
connected, is enough to make a battery explode
and cause damage. Do not shift the connections
when attempting to start the engine (spark risk)
and do not lean over any of the batteries.
Always ensure that the Plus (positive) and Mi-
nus (negative) battery cables are correctly in-
stalled on the corresponding terminal posts on
the batteries. Incorrect installation can result in
serious damage to the electrical equipment. Re-
fer to the wiring diagram.
Always use protective goggles when charging
and handling the batteries. Battery electrolyte
contains sulfuric acid which is highly corrosive.
Should the battery electrolyte come into contact
with unprotected skin wash off immediately
using plenty of water and soap. If you get bat-
tery acid in your eyes, flush at once with a ge-
nerous amount of water, and get medical assis-
tance at once.
Stop the engine and turn off the power at the
main switch(es) before carrying out work on the
electrical system.

Allmänna anvisningar
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Grupp 20
The clutch must be adjusted with the engine
stationary.
Use the lifting eyes fitted on the engine when
lifting the drive unit. Always check that the
lifting equipment used is in good condition and
has the load capacity to lift the engine (engine
weight including gearbox, if fitted, and any extra
equipment installed).
Use an adjustable lifting beam, or lifting beam
specifically for the engine, to raise the engine to
ensure safe handling and to avoid damaging
engine parts installed on the top of the engine.
All chains and cables should run parallel to each
other and as perpendicular as possible in rela-
tion to the top of the engine.
If other equipment connected to the engine has
altered its center of gravity, special lifting devi-
ses may be needed to obtain the correct balan-
ce and safe handling.
Never carry out work on an engine suspended
on a hoist.
Never work alone when heavy components are
to be dismantled, even when safe lifting devises
such as lockable blocks & tackle are used.
When using a lifting device two people are usu-
ally required to do the work, one to take care of
the lifting device and another to ensure that
components are lifted clear and not damaged
during the lifting operations.
Always make sure that there is enough space
for disassembly where you are working, with no
risk for personal or material damage.
WARNING! The components in the electrical
system and in the fuel system on Volvo Penta
products are designed and manufactured to mi-
nimize the risk of fire and explosion. The engine
must not be run in areas where there are explo-
sive materials.
Always use fuels recommended by Volvo Pen-
ta. Refer to the Instruction Book. Use of fuels
that are of a lower quality can damage the engi-
ne. On a diesel engine poor quality fuel can cau-
se the control rod to seize and the engine to
overrev with resulting risk of damage to the eng-
ine and personal injury. Poor fuel quality can
also lead to higher maintenance costs.
Remember the following when washing with a
high pressure washer: Never aim the water jet at
seals, rubber hoses or electrical components.
Never use a high pressure washer for engine
cleaning.
The injectors can leak fuel when the engine is
stationary, if the tank is higher than the engine
and the fuel pressure is positive.

Group 20
General information
Certified engines
The manufacturer certifies that both new engines and
those in use, which are certified for national or regio-
nal legislation, comply with the environmental require-
ments. The following requirements for service and
spare parts must be complied with, for Volvo Penta as
a manufacturer to be responsible for ensuring that
engines in use comply with the stipulated environmen-
tal requirements:
• Maintenance and service intervals recommended
by Volvo Penta must be complied with.
• Only Volvo Penta Original Spare Parts intended
for the certified engine version may be used.
• Service related to injection pumps, pump settings
and injectors must always be done by an authori-
zed Volvo Penta workshop.
• The engine must not be converted or modified in
any way, except for the accessories and service
kits which Volvo Penta has approved for the engi-
ne.
• Installation changes to the exhaust pipe and the
engine bay air inlet ducts (ventilation ducts) must
not be done without further discussion, since this
could affect exhaust emissions.
• No tamper-seals may be broken by unauthorized
personnel.
The general advice in the instruction book about ope-
ration, care and maintenance, applies.
IMPORTANT! When spare parts are needed,
use only Volvo Penta Original Spares.
The use of non-original spare parts means that
AB Volvo Penta can no longer be responsible
for guaranteeing that the engine complies with
the certified version.
Any damage, injury and/or costs which arise due
to the use of non-original Volvo Penta spares for
the product in question will not be compensated
by Volvo Penta.
About this Workshop Manual
This workshop manual contains engine descriptions
and repair instructions for the standard versions of
TAD1640GE, TAD1641GE, TAD1642GE, TAD1641VE
and TAD1642VE engines.
The workshop manual, Technical data section, con-
tains specifications and tightening torques for the
standard versions of TAD1640GE, TAD1641GE,
TAD1642GE, TAD1641VE and TAD1642VE engines.
This document contains all the references from the
Workshop manual.
The Engine Designation and Engine Numbers can be
found on the product plate.
Please always include both the engine designation
and the engine number in all correspondence.
The Workshop Manual is produced primarily for the
use of Volvo Penta workshops and qualified Volvo
service technicians. For this reason the manual pres-
upposes a certain basic knowledge and that the user
can carry out the mechanical/electrical work described
to a general standard of engineering competence.
Volvo Penta products are under a continual process of
development and we therefore reserve all rights regar-
ding changes and modifications. All the information in
this manual is based on product specifications availa-
ble at the time the book was published. Any material
changes introduced into the product or service met-
hods after this date are notified by means of Service
Bulletins.
Spare parts
Spare parts for the electrical and fuel systems are
subject to various national safety requirements. Volvo
Penta Original Spares comply with these require-
ments. No damage whatever, occasioned by use of
non-original Volvo Penta spares for the product, will
be compensated by the warranty offered by Volvo
Penta.

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Group 20 Technical data
General
Designation TAD1640GE TAD1641GE TAD1642GE TAD1641VE TAD1642VE
Power, Prime/Stand-by See sales literature
Torque, Prime/Stand-by See sales literature
No. of cylinders 6 6 6 6 6
Bore 144 144 144 144 144
Stroke, mm 165 165 165 165 165
Cylinder volume, dm
3
16,12 16,12 16,12 16,12 16,12
Weight, dry (kg) 1440 1440 1480 1480 1480
Weight, wet (kg) 1510 1510 1550 1550 1550
Injection sequence 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-5-3-6-2-4
Compression-
ratio 17,5:1 16,5:1 16,5:1 17,5:1 17,5:1
Low idle, rpm 900 900 900 600 600
High idle, rpm 1500/1800 1500/1800 1500/1800 1800-2000 1800-2000
Technical data
Engine
Engine block
Length .................................................................... 1156 mm (45.51")
Height, upper block plane - crankcase centerline ... 453 mm (17.83")
Height lower block plane - crankcase centerline ..... 120 mm (4.72")
Crankcase pressure,
normal value, irrespective of engine speed ......... max 0.5 kPa (0.07 psi)
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Description
The workshop manual for the TAD1640GE, TAD1641GE, TAD1642GE, TAD1641VE, and TAD1642VE engines includes engine descriptions and repair instructions for the standard versions. It also comes with a spare parts catalogue.
This manual is designed for use by Volvo Penta workshops and qualified Volvo service technicians. It assumes a certain level of basic knowledge and the ability to perform the mechanical and electrical work described to a general standard of engineering competence.
The engine is known for its powerful, reliable, and economical performance, built on the dependable in-line six design.