Operator`s manual
Walter V-Drives
Flange Alignment - Direct Coupled Models
Install
the
propeller
shaft
flange
on
to
the
propeller
shaft
and
tighten
the
two
clamping
bolts
on
the
spli
t
hub
(none
on
RV-lOD).
A
self-locking
set
screw
is
pro-
GEAR
SHAFT
vided
for
the
propeller
shaft
flange.
FLANGE
Spot
dr
ill
the
propeller
shaft
and
then
securely
tighten
the
set
screw.
Many
good
installations
are
ruined
by
improper
shaft
flange
alignment.
Accurate
alignment
will
ensure
a
smooth
operating
drive
train
and
eliminate
many
problems
that
arise
due
to
misalignment.
Final
alignment
should
not
be
attempted
until
the
boat
has
been
allowed
to
"settle"
in
the
water.
After
the
engine
has
been
installed,
adjust
the
mounts
per
manufacturer's
instructions
until
the
pilot
diameters
of
the
gear
shaft
flange
and
the
propeller
shaft
flange
engage
freely.
Butt
the
flange
FEELER
GAGE
CLAMPING
BOLTS
FLANGE
ALIGNMENT
SET
SCREW
faces
together.
Without
rotating
either
flange,
check
with
a
feeler
gauge
in
at
least
four
places
as
shown
in
the
illustration.
If
the
maximum
feeler
gauge
that
can
slip
between
the
flange
faces
at
any
point
is
.003",
the
unit
is
properly
aligned.
If
a
thicker
gauge
can
be
inserted
at
any
point,
the
engine
must
be
readjusted
until
proper
alignment
is
obtained.
Turn
the
propeller
shaft
flange
1/4
of
a
turn
without
moving
the
gear
shaft
change.
Try
inserting
the
.003"
feeler
gauge
as
descr
ibed
above.
The
gap
will
not
change
if
the
propeller
shaft
is
straight.
If
it
increases,
the
shaft
or
flange
is
bent
and
must
be
removed
and
straightened.
Rotate
the
propeller
shaft
flange
in
two
more
1/4
turn
increments
and
repeat
the
procedure.
The
pilot
diameters
must
be
rechecked
to
ensure
that
they
still
engage
freely.
Secure
the
two
flanges
together
with
the
heat
treated
bolts
and
spe-
cial
high
collared
lockwashers
supplied.
Engine Alignment - Independent Models
The
engine
must
be
adjusted
so
that
the
alignment
of
the
flexible
joint
is
within
3'.
An
accurate
steel
rule
should
be
used
for
this
purpose
as
shown
in
the
illustration.
On
short
installations
using
a
flexible
joint
assembly,
the
faces
of
the
flexible
joint
must
be
parallel
within
1/8".
Measure
this
in
at
least
four
places
around
the
diameter
without
rotating
the
assembly.
With
long
installations
using
the
#36
tubular
drive
shaft
(also
on
all
RV-lOD'S)
the
distance
from
the
#33A
spool
adapter
to
the
bores
in
the
universal
joint
which
is
welded
to
the
tubular
shaft
must
be
measured
on
both
sides
of
the
joint.
Rotate
the
shaft
exactly
1/4
of
a
turn
and
measure
to
the
same
joint.
The
four
distances
must
be
equal
within
1/8".
(DO
not
measure
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