# 583697 BRP Flywheel | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Used Evinrude Johnson 40HP-55HP Electric-Start Flywheel - Part Number: 0583697

  

A genuine pre-owned OMC, Evinrude and Johnson flywheel for selected twin-cylinder 40HP, 48HP, 50HP and 55HP two-stroke outboards.

  

The commonly stamped or shortened number is 583697. The full BRP and OMC service-number format is 0583697.

  

This electric-start flywheel incorporates the starter ring gear and permanent magnets required by the engine's charging and ignition systems.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine OMC, Evinrude or Johnson used flywheel

• Full OEM reference 0583697

• Common casting or service reference 583697

• Electric-start ring-gear configuration

• Approximately 73 starter-ring teeth on applicable assemblies

• Used with compatible stator and timer-base ignition systems

• Suitable for selected twin-cylinder 40HP-55HP engines

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession / Related Numbers:

  

• 0583011

• 583011

• 0583012

• 583012

• 0583696

• 583696

• 0583697

• 583697

• 0585190

• 585190

• Related flywheel references depend on charging output and engine year

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on selected:

  

• Evinrude 40HP twin-cylinder outboards

• Johnson 40HP twin-cylinder outboards

• Evinrude and Johnson 48HP engines

• Evinrude and Johnson 50HP engines

• Selected 55HP twin-cylinder engines

• Electric-start engines using the matching stator and ring gear

  

Verified examples include:

  

• Selected mid-1980s 40HP electric-start models

• Engine families using 583011, 583012, 583696, 583697 or 585190 flywheel references

  

Important fitment note:

  

• Confirm the flywheel number, starter-ring tooth count, magnet arrangement and crankshaft taper.

• Charging output and ignition systems changed during production.

• Similar flywheels may bolt on but produce incorrect ignition or charging performance.

• Flywheel nut and key are included only when shown or described.

  

🔌 Function

  

The flywheel stores rotational energy, carries the starter ring gear and passes its magnets over the stator and timer-base components.

  

Common signs of damage:

  

• Starter-ring teeth are chipped

• Internal magnets are loose or cracked

• Keyway is damaged

• Flywheel has visible runout

• Taper is fretted

• Charging output is low

• Ignition timing is unstable

• Flywheel rubs the stator

• Corrosion affects the magnet surfaces

  

Recommended checks before installation:

  

• Count the ring-gear teeth

• Compare all casting and service numbers

• Inspect the taper and keyway

• Check every magnet for movement

• Inspect the stator and timer base

• Confirm the crankshaft key is undamaged

• Clean mating tapers without lubricant

• Tighten the flywheel nut to the correct specification

• Check charging and ignition output after installation

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine OMC, Evinrude or Johnson used part

• Pre-owned rotating electrical component

• Paint wear, marks and surface corrosion may be present

• Magnets, keyway and ring gear must be inspected before installation

• Supplied in protective or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 50.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Sawley's Auto and Marine
- **Tags:** Sawley’s AAM Used Parts – Flywheels | Engine Flywheels & Ring Gears

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 50.00 AUD | In stock |

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- 583697 BRP Flywheel | Genuine Used Part
- 583697 BRP Flywheel | Genuine Used Part
- 583697 BRP Flywheel | Genuine Used Part
- 583697 BRP Flywheel | Genuine Used Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/583697-brp-flywheel-genuine-used-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-12