Reply To: 1957 Big Twin Flywheel Cracks

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outboardnut wrote:

Are you looking manual start or electric start flywheel????
I have a manual start flywheel from a 1955 25 hp RD-17??
Would that work?
Free – you pay shipping
Al
630-624-8282

Al, It’s a manual start engine, but I’d take either if it fit.
I only have an RDE17 manual for a 25 hp, (electric start flywheel)
that shows part #580177.
Looking on M.E. in 1957 for the 35 hp Big Twin electric,
they’re showing #580229. Not sure if they’re the same
crankshaft taper, etc. between those years and models,
but the 1957 electric start flywheel is showing a cogged hub
for a generator, which the 1955 did not have, so it would be
a different part number anyway.

Perhaps someone “parts savvy” can let us know if your flywheel would
fit my motor…… if so, I’m most interested in your generous offer.
Thanks!

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