There was an ignition module change mid-production on the 017 that caused a change in flywheel from what I've read on other forums. With the help of the Stihl software, I can see that the parts for the module and flywheel changed together, but I haven't looked at other nearby parts (maybe tonight).
I can't believe that Stihl would have re-tooled the housings for that little saw with the module change, instead making the new module and new flywheel fit what was already there. So, here's my question/theory:
Do you think a newer module and flywheel on an older 017 would work? I can NOT find the 11304001200 flywheel, but I can find the 11304001201 everywhere. The newer coil is readily available too. So, for about $45 in a module and a flywheel, do you think I might make her run again?