Flywheel magnets

I have a '99 NISSAN NS70C (TOHATSU) that I just pulled the flywheel on and found that the magnets are broke and loose. I talked to my local boat shop and they told me no replacement magnets are available, no replacement flywheel assembly is available and they could only advise trading it in on another motor. I wasn't happy with that answer and contacted TOHATSU USA and they said this was common on ALL outboards and added to try and find another flywheel on EBAY.

My questions are these:

1. Is this common?

2. What good is a used part if you have no idea when the adhesive will fail?

3. Does anyone rebuild flywheels?

4. Is there anyplace for a part wanted listing?

Google outboard salvage yards and you may find something.

Many folks are going to run into " parts not available " with these newer outboards.---------------In my opinion it is easier to find parts for "American built " motors from the 60's and 70's.

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