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The flywheel is an old OMC or Johnson outboard . I think you could order a flywheel from Tom Milton and it would move the ring gear closer to the prop. also much lighter than the heavy cast alum piece.
Ford starters for a 2000 4.5 engine will fit Toms flywheel, I think. I will have to look it up. This is a 9 tooth pinion starter and Toms flywheel will match. Here are some general measurments to help you get started. An old Mac cylinder gasket will help get your brackets drilled correctly since it bolts to the two most rearward cylinder bolts on each side.
Ford starters for a 2000 4.5 engine will fit Toms flywheel, I think. I will have to look it up. This is a 9 tooth pinion starter and Toms flywheel will match. Here are some general measurments to help you get started. An old Mac cylinder gasket will help get your brackets drilled correctly since it bolts to the two most rearward cylinder bolts on each side.