Volvo Penta TAMD61A-TAMD72WJ-A Workshop Manual - Engine

Nov 4, 2026

Workshop Manual Engine section for Volvo Penta TAMD61A, TAMD62A, TAMD63L-A, TAMD63P-ATAMD71A, TAMD71B, TAMD72A, TAMD72P-A and TAMD72WJ-A. Provides general instructions, special tools and equipment, design and function guidance, engine identification signs and approval plate locations. Includes repair procedures such as condition and compression testing, cylinder head removal/renovation, valve and seat grinding, rocker mechanism work, and cylinder block, piston, timing gears, camshaft and crankcase inspections and overhauls, plus safety information with warning, important and note symbols.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages88

Reading Time3 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

General instructions

Special tools

Other special equipment

Design and function Engine, generally

Design differences, engine versions

Identification signs

Location of type approval plates

Component description

Repair instructions

General

Engine jig attachment

Condition test, engine

Compression test

Cylinder head, renovation

Cylinder head, removal

Cylinder head, stripping/assembly

Cylinder head, leakage test

Cylinder head, inspection

Valve guides, inspection

Valve guides, replacement

Cylinder head, planing

Cylinder head, milling the seal groove

Valve seat, replacement

Valve seat, grinding

Valves, grinding

Rocker mechanism, renovation

Checking the valve springs

Cylinder head, assembly

Copper injector sleeve, replacement

Cleaning seat for copper sleeve

Copper sleeve, assembly

Valves, adjustment

Cylinder block, renovation

Piston and con rod, removal

Piston and con rod, inspection

Piston removal, gudgeon pin boss replacement

Piston, assembly

Piston ring inspection and fit

Piston ring assembly

Cylinder liner, inspection and measurement

Cylinder liner, disassembly

Cylinder liner, honing

Cylinder liner position, renovation

Cylinder liner, assembly

Piston assembly

Timing gears, disassembly

Timing gears, assembly

Sealant application, timing gear lid

Seal ring, polygon hub, replacement

Polygon hub, assembly

Camshaft, wear check

Camshaft, disassembly

Inspection of valve lifters and camshaft

Camshaft, measurement

Camshaft bearing, replacement

Camshaft, assembly

Crankcase, disassembly

Inspection, crankshaft and bearings

Crankshaft, renovation

Cylinder block, inspection

Cylinder block, planing

Crankshaft, assembly

Big end bearings, replacement

Main bearings, replacement

Flywheel, replacement

Gear ring, replacement

Flywheel, indication

Flywheel housing, indication

Crankshaft seal, rear, replacement

Flange seal, flywheel housing, replacement

Safety information

Introduction

Important

WARNING, IMPORTANT and NOTE symbols

Workshop Manual Engine | D | | --- | | 2(0) | TAMD61A, TAMD62A, TAMD63L-A, TAMD63P-ATAMD71A, TAMD71B, TAMD72A, TAMD72P-A, TAMD72WJ-A Group 21 Engine body Marine engines TAMD61A • TAMD62A • TAMD63L-A • TAMD63P-ATAMD71A • TAMD71B • TAMD72A • TAMD72P-A TAMD72WJ-A Contents General instructions ............................................ 2 Special tools ........................................................ 9 Other special equipment ..................................... 12 Design and function Engine, generally ................................................. 13 Design differences, engine versions ................... 14 Identification signs .............................................. 15 Location of type approval plates ......................... 15 Component description ....................................... 24 Repair instructions General ............................................................... 30 Engine jig attachment ......................................... 31 Condition test, engine ......................................... 32 Compression test ................................................ 32 Cylinder head, renovation ................................... 32 Cylinder head, removal ....................................... 32 Cylinder head, stripping/assembly ....................... 34 Cylinder head, leakage test ................................. 35 Cylinder head, inspection .................................... 37 Valve guides, inspection ..................................... 38 Valve guides, replacement .................................. 38 Cylinder head, planing ......................................... 39 Cylinder head, milling the seal groove ................. 39 Valve seat, replacement ..................................... 42 Valve seat, grinding ............................................ 43 Valves, grinding .................................................. 44 Rocker mechanism, renovation ........................... 44 Checking the valve springs ................................. 46 Cylinder head, assembly ..................................... 46 Copper injector sleeve, replacement ................... 48 Cleaning seat for copper sleeve .......................... 49 Copper sleeve, assembly .................................... 50 Valves, adjustment ............................................. 52 Cylinder block, renovation .................................. 53 Piston and con rod, removal ............................... 53 Piston and con rod, inspection ............................ 54 Piston removal, gudgeon pin boss replacement ........................................................ 54 Piston, assembly ................................................ 55 Piston ring inspection and fit ............................... 56 Piston ring assembly .......................................... 56 Cylinder liner, inspection and measurement ........ 57 Cylinder liner, disassembly ................................. 57 Cylinder liner, honing ........................................... 58 Cylinder liner position, renovation ........................ 59 Cylinder liner, assembly ...................................... 60 Piston assembly ................................................. 61 Timing gears, disassembly ................................. 62 Timing gears, assembly ...................................... 65 Sealant application, timing gear lid ...................... 66 Seal ring, polygon hub, replacement ................... 66 Polygon hub, assembly ....................................... 67 Camshaft, wear check ........................................ 67 Camshaft, disassembly ...................................... 68 Inspection of valve lifters and camshaft .............. 69 Camshaft, measurement ..................................... 70 Camshaft bearing, replacement ........................... 70 Camsha

FAQs

What technical scope does this Workshop Manual Engine section cover?

It provides technical data, engine design and function descriptions, identification guidance, and repair instructions including testing and major component renovation for specified Volvo Penta TAMD engines.

What safety information and warning symbols are provided before starting work?

The manual summarizes the safety information and explains the special warning symbols used on the engine and in the book, including WARNING, IMPORTANT, and NOTE, along with associated risks and precautions.

Which major repair topics are included in the engine repair instructions?

The repair instructions include cylinder head work (removal, renovation, inspection, leakage tests), valve guides and valve seats, valve grinding, rocker mechanism renovation, cylinder block and piston/liner procedures, and timing gear, camshaft, and crankcase/crankshaft overhauls.

Nov 4, 2026

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