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How to tell when the flywheel gear is bad?

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Old Oct 11, 2025 | 09:40 AM
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How to tell when the flywheel gear is bad?
Is this like new or worn out? Starter side
Is this like new or worn out? Starter side
Same flywheel, clutch side
Same flywheel, clutch side
Is this ring gear OK?
I don’t know what new ones look like. Thanks
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Old Oct 11, 2025 | 12:43 PM
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Lots of wear from starter drive failing to engage over time.
The ground-up side once looked like the clutch side does.
Flywheels are not super expensive. Junk this one.
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Thanks, I've always wondered if they came with the nice bevel or not!
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