Like Bob Lang says: most start out at 28#s with the ring gear.
Finish weight is typically 18#s m/l
>Cregg---I don't recall the original weight of my '73 flywheel, but after the
>machinist got thru removing material from the backside, it now weighs 18 lb.
>
>Dick
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Cregg Cowan
>Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:39 AM
>To: 6pack@autox.team.net
>Subject: [6pack] Info sought for lightening 73 flywheel
>
>Fellow Enthusiasts,
>
>I have easy access to the flywheel right now and would like to have it
>lightened.
>I understand 4+ pounds can be removed but it isn't obvious to me or my
>mechanic friend where to remove the
>metal. Can anyone here elaborate?
>
>I tried to locate my copy of Kastner's Comp Prep manual, but I've misplaced
>it (I guess because it is so small).
>If there are detailed instructions in there, can someone fax it to me?
>
>Background info: My plans for this engine are 9.5:1 CR and GP2 cam (ie,
>street use on California pump gas).
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Cregg
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