'88 2.3 cobra low unit drain plug

[amstilost]

went to drain lower unit and drain plug won't come out. slot for flat head already boogered up some. sprayed pb blaster and let sit to no avail. first boat and i'm hoping for a very gradual learning curve.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: '88 2.3 cobra low unit drain plug

Pick up an impact screw driver from any auto parts store.
You may also want to try taking the biggest flat head screw driver you have and tap it with a hammer.

 

[amstilost]

Re: '88 2.3 cobra low unit drain plug

Thank you so much gary. picked a hammer impact from auto-zone and it worked great. I've searched a lot today and got some wonderful info. Should i get a new seal for this plug before draing and re-filling

 

[sea wolf]

Re: '88 2.3 cobra low unit drain plug

Thank you so much gary. picked a hammer impact from auto-zone and it worked great. I've searched a lot today and got some wonderful info. Should i get a new seal for this plug before draing and re-filling

Yes.

 

[danond]

Re: '88 2.3 cobra low unit drain plug

FYI those seals are not o-rings. They're nylon. O-rings leak every time.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: '88 2.3 cobra low unit drain plug

Always keep those nylon washers on hand.They need to be replaced at each service.
About 50 cents each at any Johnson Evinrude dealer..
They are a white nylon washer...