Well, I havnt even tried to remove the PTO flywheel yet, I noticed that it doesnt look like any of the pictures in the install guide, or repair manual. From what I read the XP just happens to have a different set up. Is the removal the same? Can I just use a large pipe wrench to remove it? Thanks
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I hate it when I see where someone has used a pipe wrench on a pto. It always scars the pto badly.
The 1997 XP has a coupler with ears on it, like most other models of jetskis. They make a special coupler tool to remove the pto. But, if you do not have one, you can use a big screwdriver ( real big ) or a small diameter pipe or a breaker bar to remove it. The trick is to pre-heat the pto with a torch to break the loc-tite sealant.
Be careful not to break an ear off, as they are fragile. Do not attempt this without heat.
The best way is to buy the proper tool.Bill O'Neal WCM
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Alright, i could not get that flywheel off! I heated it, and then used pipe wrench to turn it, and i was turning the part with the ears on it, but it never came off, just kept turning...the larger part of the flywheel was NOT turning with it...didnt seem right. I cant even fathom how you guys fit a pipe between the ears, maybe a small screw driver, but thats besides the point. Which part is actually threaded onto the crankshaft? The outer ring? or the part with the ears? Really frustrated, and gotta send this thing out by monday!
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The part with the ears...."is the PTO and that whole thing is threaded to the crank".
Turn it counter clockwise....but i suggest watching the heat or your gonna destroy your rear crank seal, then you have bigger issues.
Just a suggestion, for 20.00 a dealer can pop it off in 10 miniutes, up to you.
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Sorry man......you have the wrong year and model then..........what plate? 97 XP, which i have and own has no so called plate. A 97 XP has the 5 ear PTO flywheel that just twists on the crank. What plate are you referring to........look at my pic, is that the ski you have?
It has a rubber/plastic coupler that fits in also.....between the pto and driveshaft.
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I got your pic. Don't bother trying to remove it by the fingers anymore, you need a new PTO. You will need a strap or chain wrench around the large part to unscrew it from the crank.SBT Tech Support is here to help with your problems.
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How come I need a new one? Because the two parts were moving independantly which they shouldnt? Thats the correct flywheel right, thats the only one for 97 XP? I plan on just getting a used one Havasu or something. Unless an upgrade will be really beneficial and not much cheaper. Can I send it to you guys with the flywheel still attached, I dont have access to a Chain wrench.
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Yes, because it's broken and spinning. Yes that's the only flywheel for it. Yes you can leave it on, just put a note in with it so they know to chuck it.SBT Tech Support is here to help with your problems.
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