Some were sold with a rope sheave on the flywheel, but not like that one. The factory Evinrude sheave actually was for a flat belt, not a rope. The section where the belt to be wrapped around was wider for that reason, plus there was a notch where a hook at the end of the belt would fit into. Hope this helps.
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