Mercury 8.1S Horizon, Product Applications Manual

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Transmission and Drive Line
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Model Offerings and Identification
VELVET DRIVE 71C AND 72C TRANSMISSIONS
On all Velvet Drive In-Line 71C and 72C series transmissions, the gear ratio in FORWARD
gear is marked on the identification plate. Transmission output flange rotation in
FORWARD gear is indicated on a decal on the transmission case. Transmission rotation
is described when viewed from the rear of transmission.
c
a
b
7424
Velvet Drive 71C and 72C transmissions
a - Identification plate
b - Gear ratio (in FORWARD gear)
c - Output flange rotation decal (in
FORWARD gear)
VELVET DRIVE 5000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS
On the Velvet Drive 5000A and 5000V transmissions, the identification plate indicates gear
ratio, serial number, and model.
14903
5000A 8° down angle 5000V 12° V-drive