The 18hp has a metal sleeve covering the magnets, I really want to bother trying to take that out to look as it might not stay when I put it back in. Seems like a good idea that they used that though as it keeps debris out of the magnets, and keeps them in place if they come loose and you don't destroy your stator. I also compared stators side by side, both identical, both i assume 20 amp as that is what my engine came with. And they appear to have the same gauge wire and number of windings.
Vanguard 18hp flywheel on 16hp engine
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The 18hp has a metal sleeve covering the magnets, I really want to bother trying to take that out to look as it might not stay when I put it back in. Seems like a good idea that they used that though as it keeps debris out of the magnets, and keeps them in place if they come loose and you don't destroy your stator. I also compared stators side by side, both identical, both i assume 20 amp as that is what my engine came with. And they appear to have the same gauge wire and number of windings.
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Well then do like Bert said in his post...... Run it you are good to go..... All you need is a 16 amp to use the electric PTO clutch..... So you are fine with the 18 HP flywheel ....
Plus Tard Mon Ami ~!~!
Got the fan and covers bolted back on and everything hooked back up. Had to cut down the plastic piece that goes between the flywheel cover and firewall a little bit as the 18hp flywheel with the plastic fan is about an inch and a half thicker than the old one. It all fit together well though. Wasn't able to get my muffler messed with today as it was raining, and couldnt get the welder out.