Last fall noticed some nasty noise when starting the motor (2-stroke 3-cyl, 60hp, 2003). Looks like the ring gear teeth are all worn down significantly. I pulled the flywheel off, and it appears the ring is a shrink-fit on the flywheel. I'm looking for advice on repair options.
This motor has tapered shaft, and single key locking flywheel in position. Inside there are six magnets, one of which was found loose when I pulled the flywheel, so the repair effort complicates further...
1.) Can I retrofit an early 90's flywheel from the same hp? I've been able to find these at reasonable price on the used market.
2.) Alternatively, is there a source for just the ring gear? I replaced rings of this type on other vehicles, so would feel comfortable if I could find the replacement.
3.) Can the magnet be re-glued into place inside the flywheel with epoxy/JB weld, or is there some sort of factory magic adhesive that's used?
Any thoughts would be most appreciated!
This motor has tapered shaft, and single key locking flywheel in position. Inside there are six magnets, one of which was found loose when I pulled the flywheel, so the repair effort complicates further...
1.) Can I retrofit an early 90's flywheel from the same hp? I've been able to find these at reasonable price on the used market.
2.) Alternatively, is there a source for just the ring gear? I replaced rings of this type on other vehicles, so would feel comfortable if I could find the replacement.
3.) Can the magnet be re-glued into place inside the flywheel with epoxy/JB weld, or is there some sort of factory magic adhesive that's used?
Any thoughts would be most appreciated!