can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

[Benny1963]

was wondering can i paint or clearcoat my fly wheel or will there be heat
tranfer prob from painting the aluminum

 

[samo_ott]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

Why would you want to?

 

[Benny1963]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

salt air and water i just built it it was a saltwater motor [what a b---h]
broke every bolt on it twice lol its a 150 evinrude the flywheel took alot of
cleaning and polishing to get the white death off of it .
but it will be seeing saltwater again, was hopeing clear or paint would help
with regular washings and wd 40 baths ,
thanks

 

[SKEETR]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

The engine I am rebuilding has a painted flywheel. I do not think the symptomes requiring the rebuild had anything to do with the flywheel paint no burnt electronics, upper bearing housing in great shape.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

yea thanks skeeter .
not sure dont want to seal it if it inhibits heat transfer
i notice the loopers have painted flywheels ,but they also have a type of vent ,
thanks

 

[iwombat]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

just douse it with a good fresh water rinse and then coat with WD-40 after every use in salt. And, not just the flywheel - everything. That'll keep everything healthy for years to come.

 

[Randyg123]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

just douse it with a good fresh water rinse and then coat with WD-40 after every use in salt. And, not just the flywheel - everything. That'll keep everything healthy for years to come.

That brings up a question I have regarding cleaning an old engine. My 1975 has decades of crude, oil, grease, etc. built up under the cowling and since I am doing all this work on it, I would like to clean it up. I have shot a little carb cleaner here and there but used sparingly because I don't want to get any near electrical tape (erase the sticky!), wire harnesses, seals, bearings, etc. I would like to just get the toothbrush out with some non-caustic degreaser (we sell) and just get all that crude out. Is it okay to do this and also use some high-pressure (electric not gas-powered) water to blast out all the crude? Are there any areas to steer clear of or special precautions?

 

[iwombat]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

You probably want to put some saran wrap over the carb intake. Other than that, blast away.

The foaming engine cleaner is pretty good stuff. You'll also have better luck if you can use hot/warm water to clean up.

 

[ezeke]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

Most newer flywheels are painted on the top, but you may want to use an aluminum primer on the aluminum surface first. I like the Mercury Phantom Black spray engine paint (25350) by Moeller.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

One of the best cleaners i have used inside the cowling is Goo Gone..it melts away old fuel and oil and will not hurt the paint..

 

[Benny1963]

Re: can i paint or clearcoat my flywheel

thanks everyone .
yes ezeke i used mercury phantom black on my block and all pieces
ya cant see it at night .
it was johnson white before it went on this evinrude mid
hope to hell it runs ,the day nears and im getting shakey