ZF 68A Take-Off Transmission 2.04:1 | Crusader RA157022B

ZF 68A Take-Off Transmission 2.04:1 | Crusader RA157022B

New, take-off ZF model 68A marine transmission with 8 degree down angle and 2.04:1 gear ratio. Painted Crusader blue.

• Full reversing design for left hand or right hand propeller shaft rotation for forward
• Gear ratio A with lever toward flywheel 2.04:1 - Gear ratio B with lever away from flywheel 2.02:1
• 4 bolt 5-1/4 inch diameter output flange with 4-1/4 inch center-to-center bolt circle
• Standard left hand flywheel input rotation engines only
• Mechanical cable shifting
• Painted Crusader blue
• Replaces Hurth model HSW 630A and ZF 63A
• Weight 97 lbs and ships LTL truck only -  Not included in free freight program
• Cooler and Flywheel Damper Drive Plate replacement recommended when buying a new transmission
• 90 day warranty from commission date

Frequent Asked Questions 

With today’s rising gasoline prices, what octane rating is recommended for Crusader engines?

Crusader fuel injected engines are calibrated to operate on 87 octane fuel and maximum performance is obtained when using this fuel. The ignition timing set by the factory requires the use of a high-quality lead free regular gasoline with an octane specification of (R+M/2).

‏What kind of oil should be used in Crusader engines?

When the average temperature is above 50 degrees F., use a good quality SAE 15W-40 “SJ”. Below 50, use SAE 5W-30 “SJ”

Synthetic oils are not recommended for use in Crusader engines. 

What is Crusader's policy on the use of Ethanol?

This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.

Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.

Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.

Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.

What type of coolant should be used in Crusader engines?

Crusader recommends DEX-COOL or any good extended life coolant (pink/orange in color) mixed 50% DEX-COOL to 50% water for engines that have a closed cooling system. More than 50% coolant can contribute to overheating. Do not mix or substitute DEX-COOL with traditional silicated coolant (green in color).

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