Model Offerings And Identification - Mercury MerCruiser Product Applications Manual

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.
VELVET DRIVE 5000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS
On the Velvet Drive 5000A and 5000V transmissions, the identification plate indicates gear
ratio, serial number, and model.
5000A 8° down angle
90-863758060 AUGUST 2006
b
a
Velvet Drive 71C and 72C transmissions
a - Identification plate
b - Gear ratio (in FORWARD gear)
Transmission and Drive Line
c
7424
c - Output flange rotation decal (in
FORWARD gear)
5000V 12° V-drive
14903
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