Speaking of heavy flywheels take a look at this EngineAir
V8. It was the only
way they could get the gear box to live with out a torsional
vibration damper.

Paul Lamar

Paul the engine air V-8 had gearbox problems even with the flywheel! Bill J

You mean it did not fix the problem? :)

Paul Lamar
 
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