GASOLINE ENGINE 8.1 S INBOARD MODELS
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MODELS WITH 8
°
DOWN ANGLE TRANSMISSIONS - VELVET DRIVE OR ZF / HURTH
1. Lift engine into boat and position on engine bed so that transmission output flange and
propeller shaft coupler are visibly aligned (no visible gap seen between coupling faces
when butted together). Adjust engine bed height if necessary to obtain proper
alignment. DO NOT use mount adjustments to adjust engine position at this time.
72596
c
a
b
a -
Propeller Shaft
b -
Propeller Shaft Coupler
c -
Transmission Output Flange
IMPORTANT: Engine bed must position engine so that a minimum of 1/4 in. (6 mm)
up and down adjustment still exists on all 4 mounts after performing initial alignment.
This is necessary to allow for final engine alignment.
74546
c
b
a
a -
Propeller Shaft
b -
Propeller Shaft Coupler
c -
Transmission Output Flange
2. Ensure that all 4 mounts are positioned properly, then fasten mounts to engine bed with
3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter lag bolts (of sufficient length) and flat washers. Tighten lag bolts
securely.
3. Disconnect overhead hoist and remove sling.
