Hi Ron,

Yes, you need to use a Jam Nut, which are about half the thickness of a standard nut. 

The pinion gear should bolt on flush.  That pinion gear is garbage. Wayne Mahaffey has new ones available.

The threads on the flywheel should be 1/4-20, but they looked like someone may have drilled them out.  Check out this thread for how I like to make a repair. 

https://simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=1528.msg14028#msg14028

The proper stud for the flywheel is 1/4-20 in the flywheel to 1/4-28 on the other end of the stud.  Wayne will also have those studs.

If you need the procedure to remove the flywheel, it can be found on the site. 

A good friend with insight to what you like. That's awesome. How did that fit under the tree? Bob

I love this!

A good welder friend of mine from my work made this for a Christmas present for me.   Being a machinist and always wanting to have things 'spot on' I love how abstract it is.   I sandblasted it then rushed the rusting process with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, salt. 

My whole life I have been working to get rid of rust now I am putting it back.  But for this it works! 

 

Rick, We should both have wheels this year.

Here we are again.  HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!