Seadoo GSX 787 Flywheel Key Removal?

[Fernando rides]

I’m working on a 787 motor and I’m trying to figure out whether or not I need or how to repair/replace the flywheel key. Its worn down a good amount but still protruding. Does it come out and if so is there a way to do that? There is still enough protruding that it catches the notch in the flywheel when its resting on the crank but I don’t want to have any problems later on. I’ll post a picture tomorrow, any input is appreciated, thanks

 

[Fernando rides]

 

[DanSquires]

it will be fine, as the key is there to line it up, the crank taper and RED LOCTITE is what really keeps the flywheel in place.
I'm currently finishing up a boat that someone didn't loctite the flywheel, it rotated right at 150 degrees!

 

[mikidymac]

If it was me I would get a new key.You can carefully tap that one out with a punch.
The manual suggests blue loctite on the crank not red but not sure it matters but I wouldn't install it without a good key.

 

[etemplet]

I use a small chisel with a dulled tip. I place the contact point just under the top of the key and angle upwards a bit. Gently tap and it is very controllable. Just lift the key slightly put it in a piece of masking tape and write on it KEY and put it in a small zip lock with the rest of the bolts and flywheel fasteners. Those little suckers are easy to loose. One day I'm gonna buy some new ones and have a stash. LOL Good Luck !!