Operator`s manual
to
the
joint
end
that
is
on
the
spool
adapter.
This
distance
will
not
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vary
wi
th
misalignment
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Slnce
the
joint
is
bolted
and
cannot
move.)
Put
the
#31A
alignment
gauge
on
the
machined
diameter
of
the
#24
cover
and
slide
it
com-
pletely
around.
It
will
indicate
how
the
engine
must
be
moved
to
center
the
spline
shaft
in
the
oil
seal.
Re-measure
the
joints
to
see
if
they
are
still
parallel
within
1/8".
It
is
important
that
both
alignments
be
checked
thoroughly.
It
is
possible
for
the
spline
shaft
to
be
perfectly
centered
and
the
flexible
joint
to
be
out
more
than
3'.
Premature
failure
of
the
#26
self-aligning
bearing
and
seals
may
occur
due
to
misalignment.
The
zerk
fitting
(located
on
the
cross
of
the
universal
joint)
should
be
greased
with
a
light
alemite
lubricant.
The
above
procedure
should
be
repeated
after
the
boat
has
been
placed
in
operation.
It
is
possible
for
the
engine
to
slightly
shift
and
settle,
espe-
cially
if
it
has
rubber
mounts.
Flange Alignmenl - Independenl Models
Install
the
propeller
shaft
flange
on
to
the
propeller
shaft
and
tighten
the
two
clamping
bolts
on
the
split
hub
(none
on
RV-IO).
A
self-locking
set
screw
is
provided
for
the
propeller
shaft
flange.
spot
drill
the
propeller
shaft
and
secure-
ly
tighten
the
set
screws.
All
V-drives
are
supplied
with
3-way
adjustable
mounting
brackets
(2-way
on
the
RV-IO
and
RV-20)
as
standard
equipment.
The
brackets
must
face
down-
ward
as
shown
in
the
illustration
to
properly
absorb
propeller
thrust.
The
mounting
plates
can
be
removed
and
rever:
sed
to
fi
t
wider:
eng
ine
bed
centers.
Before
installing
the
V-drive,
loosen
all
the
nuts
on
the
mounting
brackets
and
check
to
see
that
the
studs
are
in
the
center
of
the
slots.
Re-
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tighten
the
nuts.
place
the
V-drive
on
the
engine
bed,
lining
it
up
Wby
eye"
to
the
propeller
shaft
flange
as
closely
as
possible.
Firmly
bolt
it
down
through
the
holes
provided
in
the
mounting
plates.
Loosen
the
locking
nuts
on
the
adjusting
screws.
Slightly
loosen
the
nuts
on
the
mounting
brackets
just
enough
to
be
able
to
move
the
v-
drive.
Many
good
installations
are
ruined
by
improper
propeller
shaft
flange
alignment.
Accurate
alignment
will
ensure
a
smooth
operating
drive
train
and
eliminate
many
problems
that
arise
due
to
misalign-
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