What oil goes in a velvet drive transmission?
Uses oil type: GM Dexron III, Ford Mercon, Daimler-Benz 236.6 or any SAE 10 hydraulic oil that meets Allison Type C3, Caterpillar TO-2 or equivalent specifications.
Who makes velvet transmissions?
About Pleasurecraft Engine Group: Pleasurecraft Engine Group, owned by Correct Craft, manufactures five brands, PCM, Crusader, Challenger, Levitator, and Velvet Drive from its headquarters in Little Mountain, South Carolina and remote facility in Liberty, South Carolina.
How much does it cost to rebuild a velvet transmission?
What is the cost? Between $600 and $1,200 on average, with some gears costing more, depending on the gear. Again, you can ask for an estimate over the phone and if we need to see the gear first, we will not charge you to inspect and quote a price for the rebuild.
What is a Borg Warner velvet drive?
Borg-Warner’s (Velvet Drive’s) integral V-Drive marine transmission is a compact, self-contained unit that helps create extra cargo and cabin space by allowing you to move your engines further aft. Because the V-Drive requires no universal joints, a potentially costly maintenance item is completely eliminated.
Are Velvet drive transmissions any good?
Velvet drives are one of the most reliable, robust and simple transmissions ever built. JI Case used a modified version with an automotive style torque convertor in their backhoe loaders for years. Paragon is good, but parts are getting harder to get, and I personally think they are not as robust.
How do I know if my transmission is velvet?
The identification tag that appears on these Velvet-Drive® transmissions is located on the top of the left-hand transmission mount and contains valuable information concerning the transmission.
What is velvet drive on a boat?
Velvet Drive Transmissions is a leading manufacturer of marine and industrial transmissions. Our extensive range of transmissions are used in boats and off highway vehicles of some of the world’s best known manufacturers.
