Pony Motor Flywheel

I am probably concerned over nothing, but I would like to make sure I do the right thing. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I've not ever turned one, but would think you could. There's quite a bit of adjustment available, so I don't think that gaining clearance would be a problem. However, if it's just glazed, and not grooved or tapered, you might just hit it with a good quality 36 grit on a DA sander and snarl the surface up real good. I bet that's all it would take to kill that glaze. At least that's what I do, and I always had pretty good luck with flywheel faces treating them that way. I recently re-surfaced one in my little VAC Case and it took the glaze right off and left a very nice surface. It engages very smooth.

I de-glaze rotors and brake drums the same way.

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I was thinking along those lines, just not sure if it would work. It doesn't seem to have any grooving that needs removed, just the glazing.

I'll try scuffing it up good and see how it goes. Man it is going to be fun having a healthy pony motor! It will however take a long time for the wallet to heal.

"...It will however take a long time for the wallet to heal."

I know, I know. But if you've never had a really good running, strong pony motor, you're in for a treat. Especially if you have any subzero conditions. I used to pull start tractors all over the neighborhood with the ole' '70' as it was the only tractor that would start on many mornings.

I've lost track, are you inspecting the transmission as well? It's cheap compared to the engine to really spiff that end up.

Frank-in-Pasadena

I don't have the transmission apart yet, but will go through it also. There doesn't seem to be that many parts so I might as well do it now. Also the trans brake was sort of hit or miss.

I emailed Greg Stephen today on parts and he informed me that he will soon have reproduction pistons for the pony. He did not indicate when or how much, but he inferred that they would be substantially cheaper than $235/ea.