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According to the literature that Tubs posted, it says: “ When the flywheel comes off, use care not to lose the KEYS by which the flywheel is held in engagement with the shaft.” This would make me believe that 2 keys were used to hold the flywheel on the crankshaft originally. Does the engine this flywheel is used on have 2 slots cut in the crankshaft?
I am not familiar with running engines in reverse without a shift lever and gearbox. I believe old engines can be run in reverse the way they are set up by moving timing lever in opposite direction. If one wanted to run the engine in reverse the whole time, and the crankshaft had only one slot cut into it, would switching the key to the other slot make it run better? That thought entered my mind but I don’t really know much about it. I am sure someone more knowledgeable will be able to explain yes or no.