Mercury MERCRUISER Product Applications Manual

Transmission and Drive Line
90-863758060 AUGUST 2006 Page 2A-1
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Transmission and Drive Line
Section 2A - Transmission and Drive Line
Table of Contents
General Information.........................................2A-2
Gear Ratio Selection.................................2A-2
Engine and Propeller Shaft Installation Angle
..................................................................2A-2
Propeller Shaft Rotation and Spacing on Dual
Installations...............................................2A-2
Propeller Blade Tip Clearance..................2A-3
Propeller Shaft Coupling...........................2A-3
Propeller Shaft..........................................2A-4
Propeller Shaft Log Seal Connections.............2A-4
Transmissions..................................................2A-6
Gear Ratios...............................................2A-6
Model Offerings and Identification............2A-7
Propeller Rotation...................................2A-10
ZF Marine Transmissions—DTS....................2A-12
Remote Control and Shift Cable....................2A-13

Mercury MERCRUISER Specifications

General

Number of Cylinders	4, 6, 8
Engine Type	Inboard/Outboard (Sterndrive)
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Cooling System	Water Cooled
Weight	Varies by model
Cylinder Configuration	Inline
Displacement Range	3.0L-8.2L