Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 934

VELVET DRIVE 5000A DOWN ANGLE TRANSMISSION
For Left-Hand Propeller Shaft Rotation: Shift cable hookup at remote control must result
in shift cable end guide moving in direction "A" when remote control handle is placed in for-
ward position.
For Right-Hand Propeller Shaft Rotation: Shift cable hookup at remote control must
result in shift cable end guide moving in direction "B" when remote control handle is placed
in forward position.
Remote control must provide a total shift cable travel (at transmission end) of at least 2-3/4
in. (70 mm). This is necessary to position transmission shift lever fully in the forward and
reverse gear positions. Insufficient shift cable travel will cause transmission to slip and even-
tually fail.
IMPORTANT: The distance between studs (Dimension "C") shown in the following
illustration, is set at 7-1/8 in. (318 mm).
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a - 2-3/4 Inch (70 mm) Minimum
a - Shift Lever
b - Anchor Stud
c - Dimension Between Studs - 7-1/8 Inch (318 mm)
d - Shift Cable Bracket
A
B
a
c
b
d
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