Removing PTO & Flywheel on 787

[JimZ]

I need to remove the pto & flywheel on my 97 spx with the 787 engine to replace the seals. But if I remove one of these, how do I keep the shaft from turning so that I can remove the other? I saw a flywheel lock in my manual but haven't been able to find one to buy.

I have heard about stuffing a rag or rope down the cylinder to lock the crank in place but I would think that this would stress the bearing on the wrist pin.

Any suggestions

Thanks
Jim

[Technical Support]

If you apply even gentle torque while unscrewing the PTO and use some heat on it, rope is just fine. The flywheel holder is only available through a Sea-Doo dealer, and I don't know of many who use it at all.