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[PM T2]

Regarding your assessment of my response;

1. The Johnson flywheel in question uses a steel hub, not aluminum. I was addressing a question about the screw sizes used on the Johnsons, not what to do about taking flywheels off Evinrude rowboat motors or Elto’s.
2. I didn’t tell anybody they had to make puller bolts, I said it gives them the capability. Is a harmonic puller the best way to address every motor that shows up in the shop? Of course not, because as shown, not all manufacturers put threaded holes in the flywheel hub. By all means construct your knockometer tools for cases where the puller can’t help, but when it can be used, I’ll use a puller where I believe its necessary, or prudent. FWIW all the great flywheel removal tools a person can conjure up won’t help generate a 10-30 countersunk & domed slotted-head screw, no matter what type of hammer you hit it with.
3. My point in general was that its not always a walk in the park to work on these motors, sometimes it takes more than ordinary means to get certain things accomplished. One doesn’t always get to push the ‘EASY” button. Guy “A”  asked about buying new ones. If nobody makes them except  Guy “B” who apparently is enough of a fool to have bought the correct threading tools to do it, then Guy “A” either going to go without or he’s going to figure out how to get it done. Or continue to do whatever it is he’s currently doing, and truthfully I don’t really know exactly what that is, so maybe I shouldn’t worry too much about it.
4. Making simple slotted screws involves about four different operations, regardless of length, diameter, or choice of material. I don’t find any of the operations particularly onerous myself, but thats just me. Most people wouldn’t do it because for various reasons they just may not be able to, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I happen to like to do stuff a lot of people can’t or won’t. Thats my way of enjoying the hobby. Everybody has their preferences. Caveat mechanicus.

Best,
PM T2

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