Abstract: A lower unit assembly for a marine outboard drive having a forward, neutral, reverse transmission positioned forwardly of a thrust flange on the propeller shaft and for driving the propeller shaft in forward and reverse directions. Several embodiments of arrangements are shown for lubricating not only the thrust flange, but the thrust bearings which it engages by circulating lubricant from the transmission rearwardly of the thrust flange.

Abstract: An ignition device for a marine propulsion unit that provides a warning signal in the event of an abnormal engine running condition. The warning system is powered by a pair of alternately charged batteries and the warning signal is also activated in the event the batteries are disconnected or are malfunctioning. The engine is also provided with a protection system for reducing its speed in the event of an abnormal running condition and the system incorporates a holding circuit for continuing to maintain the engine at its reduced speed in the event of temporary interruption of battery power and subsequent reconnection of that battery power.

Abstract: Two embodiments of air/fuel injectors wherein the fuel is injected to a chamber through a venturi section that receives pressurized air so that the fuel is injected to an area of lower pressure than the air pressure. The chamber is communicated with the engine through an injector valve which opens and closes. The isolation of the point of fuel delivery from the injector valve reduces the likelihood of fuel variations due to variations of the lift of the injector valve. In one embodiment, the venturi section is formed co-axially with the chamber and in another embodiment it is formed externally of the chamber.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of controls for marine propulsion units having two engines and propulsion systems with abnormal running control devices operated in response to abnormal engine conditions. The systems are interrelated so that when the control of the abnormally running engine is activated, the control of the normally running engine is also activated.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling a two-cycle marine engine having a fuel injection system wherein the firing frequency of the cylinders is reduced under low speed running so as to improve fuel economy and engine performance by improving scavenging while the firing intervals between the cylinders is maintained uniform. The invention is disclosed as being applied to a number of variations of multiple cylinder engines and may be employed with spark ignited or diesel engines since the ignition system of the engine per se is not affected.

Abstract: Two embodiments of steering arrangements for motorcycles wherein the rear wheel is supported for steering movement and is mechanically coupled by a positive linkage system to the mechanism for steering the front wheels so that both wheels will be steered in unison. In one embodiment of the invention, the positive linkage system includes irreversible gearing so that forces applied to the rear wheel will not effect its steering or steering of the front wheel.