Johnson 50hp Trim/Tilt Fluid Plug leak

[drJ]

I was just wondering has anyone had their trim tilt assembly leak fluid out of a hole in one of the check valve plugs. I have 2 of the same motors and both of them somehow (I am thinking corrosion) formed a little hole in the plug leaked all the fluid out and now I can't get the plug out to replace it. (Already broke the end of a screwdriver off trying) Any suggestions let my know.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Johnson 50hp Trim/Tilt Fluid Plug leak

Use a hand held impact screwdriver, available just about anywhere. They usually come in a kit with various tips. That tool will remove and reinstall the valves.

 

[drJ]

Re: Johnson 50hp Trim/Tilt Fluid Plug leak

Thanks, I am going to get one of those and try that on the plug.

 

[drJ]

Re: Johnson 50hp Trim/Tilt Fluid Plug leak

Use a hand held impact screwdriver, available just about anywhere. They usually come in a kit with various tips. That tool will remove and reinstall the valves.

I tried the impact driver but it just strips out the slotted screwdriver head. Any more ideas?

 

[iwombat]

Re: Johnson 50hp Trim/Tilt Fluid Plug leak

Is the head still serviceable, or is it all stripped out? If you can still get the impact driver to bite, try a generous dose of the blue wrench (aka propane torch) prior to the impact driver.

If that still doesn't work you're sorta stuck with a drill and an e-z out.