That was my original idea. I would need to fill in 1/2 of the slots (possibly with an epoxy or even some sort of paint as the slits are tiny enough to suspend the substance). As for cutting out the other slots. I attempted it by hand with some magnifying glasses and a dremel with a tiny tip, but it was very tedious, and i worried about possibly taking a touch off the leading edge.
I suppose had i filled every slot up, then perhaps just the slots could be machined out if someone had a small enough bit.
But in the end i think it's looking easier to just use the other system. It will require lathing down the crank pulley, but that's about it for machining. No custom work really.
Thanks again for the idea's and help.
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