(ET) shredder

[Lewis Van Vliet <lewvan mwt net>]

I also have an 8 hp IC shredder that is about 30 years old.  I spent 
$17.72 on ignition and carb. parts and got it running again.  I had 
considered switching to electric power but gave up when it became 
evident that the shredder flywheel had become chemically bonded to the 
output shaft of the motor.  Wheel puller, penetrating oil (Kroil) and 
heat combined could not free it. On mine it is keyed (1/4") to a one 
inch shaft with a 3/8th 24 bolt into the shaft end.  This flywheel is 
quite heavy and its inertia makes up for the lesser torque of the IC 
motor. When it is turned off it coasts for many revolutions.  Ir. will 
be very interesting to see how your conversion pans out.