Re: ELTO Ruddertwin Flywheel Restoration

[PM T2]

Jerry I would be surprised if there are very many other folks jump in on this thread. I would hope we’d hear from a whole bunch like any number of the classic motor threads seem top be able to draw (i.e. "Top speed with 18hp Evinrude on 14′ aluminum" string is up to 6 pages). But chances are, I can use five, maybe no more than six fingers to count the names of any others aside from Tubs and myself that might chime in. I won’t name names, just initials…… RE, JW, GE, FT, BN, and maybe TG are regular contributors who might have something to offer on the subject of nickel plating and/or suitable substitutes.

But maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised and some new guys that I don’t know about will get involved in sharing restoration techniques on the older iron.

BTW Tubs the flywheel on that Speedster looks superb, and proves that the old cast iron will polish up nicely if you’re willing to put the work in on it.

Best,
PM T2

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