Justfishing Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I have a 94 Johnson 20 HP. Somebody over tightened the drain plug for the lower unit. The plug is in so tight the I am afraid I will strip the head. Any sugestions for getting it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gissert Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Find a big 'ol screwdriver that fits very snugly in the screw slot. Try and use a screwdriver (Craftsman) that has a square shaft. Take a crescent wrench, and use that to carefully turn the shaft of the screwdriver. This usually works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EBass Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Yup a big ol screwdriver worked for me. I got a Husky screwdriver from Home Depot. It was like $12 but it's the only thing that will work. Make sure the screwdriver is thick enough and it shall come off. May want to get a replacement plug if it's stripped pretty bad. Maybe Twin City Outboard would have them. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IFallsRon Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Try a nickle and wrench. The nickle should give out long before you do any damage. Use a nutbuster oil, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Valv Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I had very good luck using a large screwdriver and a small hammer.Tap lightly on one edge of the slot, COUNTERCLOCKWISE, it's enought it move it just a tad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Paul Rohweller Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 I use the big ole snap on screwdriver myself.. They usually come loose with a little snap then they break loose, not uncommon. If it gets messed up we can change the name of this thread to "how to install a helicoil" Hopefully not a direction you have to go... Good luck! Paul ------------------Paul RohwellerPine to Prairie Guide Service218-962-3387N.P.A.A. 425http://fishingminnesota.com/pinetoprairie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Surface Tension Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 If the big screw driver dosent work. Brace the lower unit and use an inpact driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 upnorth Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Be sure that the blade on the large screwdriver you use is sharp. It makes a large difference on whether it will slip and then strip the screw slot. A quick trip to the grinder will do the job nicely, just take your time and make sure that everything is straight and even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fisher Dave Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 You can also use a screwdriver bit (socket type) that attatch's to a ratchet. You will have much better leverage with this type of bit than any standard screwdriver.If you do strip it you can drill it (as shallow as possible) and use a large extracter to pull the plug. I wouldnt try a small extracter.. if you break one of them your really screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 marine_man Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 So.. after all this great advice has been offered, did you get it out?marine_man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Justfishing Posted September 13, 2003 Author Share Posted September 13, 2003 Hope to get to it this weekend. I bought a screwdriver at Sears. I am going to have to grind it down some. It has to much taper from the tip up the shank. I dont have a grinder so I am the mercy of using my a friends. Also I have ticket for the Penn State V NU game. That will eat up the afternoon tailgating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have a 94 Johnson 20 HP. Somebody over tightened the drain plug for the lower unit. The plug is in so tight the I am afraid I will strip the head. Any sugestions for getting it out?
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