R&D Drive Plate For PRM (18 Teeth Spline / 352.5mm Diameter)

PRM Part Number: 51AE101

The R & D Marine gearbox damper drive plate is fitted between the engine and the gearbox input shaft, a damper drive plate is designed to transmit the engine power to the gearbox, whilst reducing transmitted gear noise and providing a cushioned drive when selecting gear. All R and D damper drive plates include a 'failsafe' design.

Also called the driven plate, damper plate, gearbox drive plate or clutch plate, the 51AE101 damper drive plate is from the R and D high deflection element range.

Common applications for the 51AE101 gearbox drive plate include PRM 1000 gearbox models, subject to flywheel dimensions and engine power.

R & D damper drive plate technical details:
- Spline: 18 teeth (40.5mm diameter) for PRM 1000 gearboxes
- Outside Diameter of back plate which bolts to the engine flywheel: 352.5mm (13.875")
- Back plate fixing holes: 8 x 10.6mm on 333.4mm PCD (8 x 0.416" on 13.125" PCD)
- SAE 11.5 Fixings

Fitted with the softer type AG high deflection element for 940Nm 700 ft lb torque, providing a maximum deflection up to 30 degrees

This type of drive plate is especially suited to workboats with slow speed applications and pleasure boats

Please Note: that this type of damper drive plate can only be fitted to rotate in the standard direction of rotation (anti-clockwise when looking at the flywheel) with the drive plate element facing the gearbox. The 51AE101 damper plate is also failsafe.

If you are unsure or need any assistance choosing your drive plate please contact our customer support department who will help you find the right parts for your application.