VELVET DRIVE 5000 SERIES TRANSMISSION
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
Installation
1.
1.
Check transmission output shaft rolling torque.
Apply Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease to transmission input shaft splines and
engine drive plate splines.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Using a suitable hoist, position transmission in boat and align transmission splines with
drive plate splines.
Slide transmission into place and secure with attaching hardware. Torque transmission
to flywheel housing fasteners to specification. Remove hoist.
Install rear mount brackets to transmission. Torque fasteners and hardware to specifica-
tion.
Using hoist, raise engine and transmission to remove blocks (if employed). Lower
assembly to engine bed. Securely tighten the four rear engine mount-to-engine bed
fasteners with hardware. Relieve hoist tension.
6.
7.
Connect wires to neutral start safety switch.
Connect wires to transmission fluid temperature switch.
CAUTION
Improper shift cable connection and adjustment can cause premature clutch
failure.
8.
Connect and adjust shift cables. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment.
Refer to SECTION 2C and check engine final alignment.
9.
10.
After final engine and coupler alignment has been properly set (with boat in the water),
connect propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission output flange with bolts, lockwashers
and nuts. Torque to 50 lb-ft (68 Nm).
IMPORTANT: Be certain to torque trunnion clamping fasteners on engine mounts
(port and starboard) which were loosened during removal.
IMPORTANT: All coupler bolts must be SAE Grade 8 (Metric Grade 10.9) or better, with
a shoulder (grip length) long enough to pass through the face mating plane of cou-
plers.
11.
Install transmission fluid cooler and hoses. Torque hose fittings at cooler and transmis-
sion housing to specification.
12.
13.
14.
Refill transmission with specified fluid.
Connect negative battery cable. Tighten clamp securely.
Check for leaks and check fluid level after first engine start-up.
INDEX
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