Tecumseh Mouse Blocker Part 1; Keep Mice out of my Engine

I have a Wheel Horse garden tractor with a Tecumseh engine. This is the second time mice have built a nest in the flywheel housing so I'm going to make something to stop them. This is part 1 of a multi-part video.
Here's the links to some previous videos about this tractor:
Kohler Carb on a Tecumseh Wheel Horse Part 1
• Kohler Carb on a Tecum...
Kohler Carb on a Tecumseh Wheel Horse Part 2
• Kohler Carb on a Tecum...
Kawasaki Fuel Pump on a Tecumseh Wheel Horse
• Kawasaki Fuel Pump on ...

[@williamalbright8878]

I had the same problem so I took off the cover for the winter and n meises . Nice looking machine sir.

[@bobalmendinger4930]

I love the design and application. But I think if you used the same screen material as they use on the flywheel , you'll eliminate any potential hot spots and keep a good flow of air. I think that screen material is like .040 thick ?? Plus, you'll still have an ability to shine a light down inside the flywheel cover through the screen for any future inspection purposes.

[@68Peeler]

On the inside.

[@stephenpaul9165]

Rodents destroy everything!