In July, 2008 the final assembly of the Tod Engine took place.  The 105,000 lb. crankshaft was set into its bearings and flywheel halves bolted to the hub.  

Each flywheel half weighs 60,000 lbs.  The entire flywheel is held in place with 24 bolts and four shrink links. 

A much younger Rick Rowlands standing next to a mostly reassembled Tod Engine in 2008.   The next challenge, constructing a building to house the engine.