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

🚤 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 Failure

• 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

🛠️ Service Notes

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

🔄 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

📦 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