Is this a sufficient Flywheel Lock?

[OsoMoore]

I don't have the special tools for locking the flywheel, but I did have this steel "loop" from the generic engine mounting yoke. I looped it over one of the bolts to the case and a bolt into the flywheel.

Might this break a bolt off, or damage the case or flywheel?

[john walker's workshop]

They are only 66lb, so no problem. The yolk is on the wrong side for disassembly.

[OsoMoore]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

They are only 66lb, so no problem. The yolk is on the wrong side for disassembly.

Thanks for the confirmation on the locking setup.

I ended up putting the yoke on the wrong side because I couldn't fit it onto the correct side while mounting the engine - the exhaust was rusted to the heat exchangers blocking access, and I couldn't get them off until I could flip the engine over on the yoke. So one of my next steps is going to be to flip the yoke. I'm working solo, but I think I can put a wood cradle on my motorcycle lift to hold it while I turn the yoke.

[rwest]

I think I might have used a double closed ended wrench to hold mine to the case bolt.

[eastbay]

I've posted this a few times, but it is such a no brainer, everyone should see it. Just change orientation for loosening or tightening.

[Locker537]

Your engine comes with a little bracket that serves double duty for this purpose. ;-)

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/90110115100.htm?pn=901-101-151-00-OEM&srsltid=AfmBOorHUhR--mANjeKmsW1hoE37TpqpJeH3uWYvF5eOdBX_ZER-yHBd

[eastbay]

Originally Posted by Locker537

Your engine comes with a little bracket that serves double duty for this purpose. ;-)

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/90110115100.htm?pn=901-101-151-00-OEM&srsltid=AfmBOorHUhR--mANjeKmsW1hoE37TpqpJeH3uWYvF5eOdBX_ZER-yHBd

HaHa, even better, if your engine still has it.

[OsoMoore]

Pro tip - don't do it how I did. Now I have a little bend in the last inch of the stud. Use the wrench method or something that lines up closer, and don't tighten it down with a bolt on the outside.

Hopefully the little bend isn't an issue.