Volvo Penta Bracket 21997961

Volvo Penta 21997961 is a genuine OEM bracket used in the EVC-E / EVC-E2 electrical and transmission-cable installation on a wide range of Volvo Penta D4 and D6 marine diesel engines. In the applicable Volvo Penta parts diagrams, the bracket is shown as position 2 alongside the transmission wiring harnesses, flange screws and washer used to secure the cable arrangement.

Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM bracket
• OEM part number 21997961
• Used in EVC-E / EVC-E2 cable installations
• Supports transmission-cable and wiring-harness routing
• Used with IPS, IPS Jack Shaft, Aquamatic and reverse-gear transmission cable configurations depending on engine installation
• Installed with Volvo Penta flange screws and related mounting hardware

Engine Compatibility

Part 21997961 appears across numerous Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engine configurations, including applications such as:

D4 Series

• D4-180I-B / C / D / E / F
• D4-210A-A
• D4-210I-A / B
• D4-225A-B / C / D / E / F
• D4-225I-B / C / D / E / F
• D4-260A-A / B / C / D / E / F
• D4-260D-B / C / D / E / F
• D4-260I-A / B / C / D / E / F
• D4-300A-A / C / D / E / F
• D4-300D-A / C / D / E / F
• D4-300I-A / C / D / E / F

D6 Series

Confirmed applications include numerous D6 installations such as:

• D6-280A-E
• D6-300A-F
• D6-300D-F
• D6-300I-F
• D6-310D-B
• D6-330A-F
• D6-330D-E / F
• D6-330I-D / F
• D6-350A-B
• D6-370A-F
• D6-370D-B / F
• D6-370I-F
• D6-400A-E / F
• D6-435D-F
• D6-435I-SC-F
• D6-435I-TC-F
• D6-435I-WJ-F

Serial Number Fitment Notice

Confirm 21997961 against the engine serial number and the specific EVC/transmission configuration before ordering. The bracket is used with several transmission cable arrangements, including IPS, IPS Jack Shaft, Aquamatic and reverse-gear setups, so the surrounding harness configuration should also be verified.

When This Part Needs Replacement

Replace the bracket if it is bent, cracked, heavily corroded, damaged at the mounting holes, or no longer holds the associated wiring or transmission-cable installation securely. Replacement is also appropriate when restoring a missing or incorrectly modified factory cable-support arrangement.

Installation Notes

Applicable Volvo Penta diagrams show 21997961 installed with:

• 968476 flange screws
• 11978 washer
• 946173 / 984734 flange screw, depending on the referenced production catalog

Inspect the wiring harness and cable routing during installation and ensure the bracket is secured without pinching, sharply bending or placing unnecessary strain on the transmission cable or electrical harness.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers

21997961 is the supported Volvo Penta OEM reference for this bracket. No replacement number should be substituted without confirming it against the engine serial number and current Volvo Penta parts information.

Parts Desk Insight

This bracket is used across a surprisingly wide range of D4 and D6 engines, but the transmission and EVC configuration still matters. Matching the engine serial number and cable setup is the safest way to confirm the correct installation.