MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

[expressfish]

Just purchased a 1994 johnson 225.... after I got it home and hung it, upon further inspevtion found the magnets on the flywheel had come loose. I had this happen on my older crossflow and just epoxied hem back in place. Is there any specifics besides prep and re-installing ???

 

[rodbolt]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

just make sure all the notchs are facing the same direction. surface prep is the key. epoxy is like silicone. more aint better.

 

[expressfish]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

any special epoxy?? I used the stuff lowance sends w/ their transducers last...dident seem long before they came off again. could have been the prep.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

hello<br /> the replacement mag kits come with a packet of epoxy. if all your doing is cleaning and reglueing jb weld will work. carefully sand all the surfaces and clean with acetone or equivalent.

 

[expressfish]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

One of magnets has a chunk missing, I assume as long as it isnt broken in half it can still be used ??

 

[Dhadley]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

Describe "chunk". A chunk of a diamond is probably smaller than a chunk of rock. <br /><br />Serously, it depends. Its certianly better to have the complete magnet and they're not that expensive. If it were mine I think I'd get a repalcement. <br /><br />That being said, we've seen some with small pieces missing and the motor seems to run fine.

 

[expressfish]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

Your probably right, I have wo flywheels off an 89 v6 crossflow I can probably rob an magnet off of. I would say the chuck about an inch long off what would be the top of the magnet.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

Most likely it'd be OK but if you have others, then I'd suggest doing it only once.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: MAGNET REPLACMENT IN FLYWHEEL

Originally posted by expressfish:<br /> Your probably right, I have wo flywheels off an 89 v6 crossflow I can probably rob an magnet off of.

35 amp flywheel magnets are one of a kind. Get the factory kit. Bead blast the inner ring where the magnet sits or the rust will pop off your new one after a season or two.