Lower unit drain plug removal

[amishboy]

Does anyone have a tip for removing a stubborn lower unit drain plug. I am trying to use the thickest, widest screw driver I can but groove is worn to where I cannot get the plug to turn.

 

[flyingscott]

A hand impact driver the one you hit with a hammer has worked well for me.

 

[Scott Danforth]

second the hand impact. best $30 you will ever spend.

 

[F_R]

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This is what you are looking for. The bit rotates when you whack it with a hammer. At the same time, the hammer blow keeps the bit from jumping out of the slot. A must-have tool if you are going to be working on outboards.

 

[racerone]

The screw needs to be replaced.-------When my impact driver is too far away I just use a small punch on one side of the slot.----Usually loosens them up.------You are going into your goody bin for a replacement screw yes ?

 

[oldboat1]

well, low tech -- vise grip on the blade of a screwdriver for leverage. Dremel with cutting disc to deepen slot.

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

A hand impact driver the one you hit with a hammer has worked well for me.

Same here. I've never even had to use all that much force, just a few good solid taps has always done the job.