8B-2 - VELVET DRIVE V-DRIVE AND WALTER V-DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS 90-823225--1  1096
Transmission Fluid Capacities
MODEL U.S. QTS. (LITRES)
Velvet Drive 71C V-Drive 3 (2-3/4) (See Note)
Walter RV26D V-Drive 1 (.9)
NOTE: Use dipstick to determine fluid exact level. 
Warm Fluid Level Check: The transmission should be at operating temperature [190
°
F (90
°
C)] maximum to
receive an accurate oil level reading.
Cold Fluid Level Check: To ease checking fluid level, the dipstick can be marked or scribed. First the procedure
for warm fluid level must be performed, then allow boat to sit overnight. Remove and wipe clean the dipstick.
Insert clean dipstick and mark the cold fluid level.
Transmission Pressure Specifications
Engine RPM
Neutral Gear
PSI (kPa)
Forward Gear
PSI (kPa)
Reverse Gear
PSI (kPa)
MIn. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
250 70 (483) 70 (483)
600 115 (793) 135 (931) 115 (793) 140 (965) 120 (827) 140 (965)
2000 125 (862) 160 (1103) 125 (862) 160 (1103)
3000 135 (931) 180 (1241)
Transmission Output Shaft Rolling Torque
NOTE: Transmission is not installed on engine, no fluid in transmission. Use torque wrench and socket on cou-
pling nut.
MODEL Lb. In. N·m
71C V-Drive (All Ratios) 50 Max. 68 Max.
Transmission Fluid Specification
Velvet Drive 71C V-Drive Mobil 424
Walter RV-26D V-Drive
SAE 30 Heavy Duty Motor Oil
Exxon Spartan EP-68 Gear Oil
APG-80 Gear Oil
NOTE: Transmissions (except reduction drive transmissions) supplied with Mobil 424 can be changed to ATF
Dexron III, but transmission must be flushed and refilled at least twice (this includes lines and cooler).