
VELVET DRIVE V-DRIVE AND WALTER V-DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS - 8B-9
90-823225--1 1096
Shift Lever Installation
IMPORTANT: Velvet Drive Warranty is jeopar-
dized if the shift lever poppet spring and/or ball
is permanently removed, or if the shift lever is
changed in any manner, or repositioned, or if the
linkage between the remote control and the
transmission shift lever does not have sufficient
travel in both directions.
Shift lever and related parts must be assembled as
shown.
1. Lubricate poppet ball, spring, and holes in shift
lever with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant.
2. Install poppet spring and ball. Retain ball by plac-
ing shift lever on shaft.
3. Install flat washer, lockwasher and nut on shaft.
4. Torque nut to 96-132 lb. in. (11-15 N·m).
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c
d
a
e
f
Typical Shift Lever
a - Nut
b - Lockwasher
c - Flat Washer
d - Shift Lever
e - Poppet Ball
f - Poppet Spring
5. After installation, move shift lever through for-
ward, neutral and reverse positions. No more
than finger-tip effort should be required. If valve
binds, cause for binding must be found and cor-
rected.
Pressure Test
1. Install pressure gauge.
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a -
Main Line Pressure Tap - Models with Audio Warning System,
Remove Temperature Switch; Models without Switch, Remove
3/8 In. Pipe Plug
2. With boat in water, start engine and run until nor-
mal operating temperature is reached.
3. Refer to “Specifications” (see “Table of Con-
tents”) for pressure readings.
Transmission Repair
V-Drive
Mercury Marine does not stock or sell replacement
parts for the V-drive transmission. Velvet Drive has a
network of distributors throughout the world to ser-
vice their product. These distributors, in turn, have a
dealer network to service the transmissions. Also,
service manuals (for each transmission) can be ob-
tained from Velvet Drive.
IMPORTANT: Refer to “Special Replacement Part
Information” before working on transmission.
For the location of your closest distributor or service
literature, contact:
Velvet Drive Transmission
Division of Regal Beloit
Theodore Rice Boulevard
Industrial Park
New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone: (508) 995-2616
Summary of Contents for 305 CID
Page 7: ...A 1 72000 IMPORTANT INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION...
Page 16: ...B 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION MAINTENANCE...
Page 59: ...C 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 92: ...A 2 72975 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS ALPHA ONE DRIVES...
Page 103: ...B 2 70246 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS ALPHA ONE DRIVES WITH DRIVESHAFT EXTENSION...
Page 120: ...2 72580 C REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS BRAVO DRIVES...
Page 135: ...D 2 70246 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS BRAVO DRIVES WITH DRIVESHAFT EXTENSION...
Page 154: ...E 2 70648 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MIE MODELS VELVET DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS...
Page 173: ...F 2 25280 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MIE MODELS HURTH TRANSMISSIONS...
Page 189: ...A 3 72615 ENGINE 5 0L 305 CID 5 7L 350 CID...
Page 192: ...3A 0 ENGINES 90 823225 1 1096...
Page 266: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS STARTING SYSTEM A 72079 4...
Page 284: ...STARTING SYSTEM 4A 17 90 823225 1 1096 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
Page 334: ...C 4 72078 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHARGING SYSTEM...
Page 344: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 4C 9 90 823225 1 1096 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
Page 360: ...D 4 72747 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION...
Page 380: ...E 4 72761 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL KITS...
Page 393: ...F 4 72938 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WIRING DIAGRAMS...
Page 438: ...B 5 72681 FUEL SYSTEM MERCARB 2 BARREL CARBURETOR...
Page 467: ...C 5 72085 FUEL SYSTEMS ROCHESTER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR...
Page 497: ...D 5 70389 90 823224 692 5B WEBER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR FUEL SYSTEMS WEBER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR...
Page 538: ...5 71692 E FUEL SYSTEMS MULTI PORT AND THROTTLE BODY FUEL INJECTION...
Page 727: ...F 5 73662 FUEL SYSTEMS BOS SAV EMISSIONS...
Page 744: ...A 6 22381 COOLING SYSTEM SEAWATER COOLING MODELS...
Page 773: ...B 6 72987 COOLING SYSTEM CLOSED COOLED MODELS...
Page 823: ...A 7 72699 EXHAUST SYSTEM GENERAL...
Page 829: ...B 7 72695 EXHAUST SYSTEM MANIFOLDS AND ELBOWS...
Page 835: ...C 7 70593 EXHAUST SYSTEM RISERS...
Page 844: ...D 7 72737 EXHAUST SYSTEM COLLECTORS...
Page 856: ...A 8 DRIVES VELVET DRIVE IN LINE TRANSMISSION...
Page 869: ...B 8 DRIVES VELVET DRIVE V DRIVE AND WALTER V DRIVE TRANSMISSION...
Page 882: ...C 8 25280 DRIVES HURTH DOWN ANGLE TRANSMISSION...
Page 932: ...E 8 DRIVES DRIVE SHAFT PROPELLER SHAFT MODELS...
Page 947: ...A 9 72951 POWER STEERING PUMP...