1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

[woodboathull]

Have a RDE 19 that I have rebuilt lower unit. Last thing I need to do is to change the water scoop screen. I haven't figured out how to remove the plug that holds it into the scoop. Thought that I could take a pin punch and knock it out, but I wanted input from this forum to see if there was a trick to removing this plug. Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

I've never done it or had to do it. Why are you changing the screen? Is it damaged? I've included a pic of the LU from the rde19. It shows the screen and the plug. To remove it I'd probably do as on the carb. Punch a hole and pop it out. You will need a new one though.

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

Hammer and a punch by the looks of it, looks like a welch plug, can't be sure. Ya, why are you replacing the screen?

 

[woodboathull]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

screen was corroded and shot.

 

[woodboathull]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

The replacement plug is about 3/8 inch long and it appears the plug in the housing is the same length.

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

The replacement plug is about 3/8 inch long and it appears the plug in the housing is the same length.

Have you got the replacement parts? Is the plug convex instead of flat?

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

Yea, I have never seen this one replaced before, but if it's toast......then it's a good idea to do so.

 

[woodboathull]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

replacement is flat on one end and chamfered on the other, about 3/8" maybe less.

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

replacement is flat on one end and chamfered on the other, about 3/8" maybe less.

Where is F_R when you need him???? I'm thinking it's a plug that need to be punch out and put back in, it's too late and cold to go into the garage to look

LOL

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1957 RDE 19 water scoop plug

maybe HE's getting his BJ