Interesting! Since the Mercruiser engines run well in boats, I assume GM and/or Mercury has solved the balance problems. I'll probably go with the original flywheel, and do some adapting to put a manual clutch and pressure plate onto it. That will probably require spacing the bellhousing back a little to accommodate a friction disc for the clutch disc to engage. I've got a Model A engine that I'm thinking about adapting to some type of overhead cam 4 cylinder head and insert-type rod and main bearings.
Jerry

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