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Patrick L. · 11-17-2012, 11:40 AM

I've wondered the same things without having any experience with them,, so I'm happy to see this.. I like that heavy ole flywheel,, You take off without throttle as you mentioned or come to a 'rolling' stop and just stick the lever into 2nd and let the clutch out.. While I think I would 'upgrade' the engine someday I find the tired out motor has plenty of power for me.. I happen to be one that prefers low engine speeds over high engine speeds in these motors,, I don't believe in the low RPM 'hard on the babbitt' theory.. I'm also glad to hear that someone has used 'weighted ' cranks without cutting the flywheel without ill effects..

11-17-2012, 11:40 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Is a lightened flywheel overrated? (I think so) I've wondered the same things without having any experience with them,, so I'm happy to see this.. I like that heavy ole flywheel,, You take off without throttle as you mentioned or come to a 'rolling' stop and just stick the lever into 2nd and let the clutch out.. While I think I would 'upgrade' the engine someday I find the tired out motor has plenty of power for me.. I happen to be one that prefers low engine speeds over high engine speeds in these motors,, I don't believe in the low RPM 'hard on the babbitt' theory.. I'm also glad to hear that someone has used 'weighted ' cranks without cutting the flywheel without ill effects..