Skeg Removal

[grover777]

Another question. I have a leaking o ring (1959 Johnson Super Seahorse 50hp). I have drained the lower unit, oil was milky so I know water got in. I want to replace the ring and make sure nothing got rusty in there. Is there an easy way to remove those darn screws, I cant get any loose and I dont want to strip them.<br /><br />Thanks!!<br /><br />Daron<br />Mahomet, IL

 

[alcan]

Re: Skeg Removal

Go buy your self an impact driver. They are cheep. I have been using the same cheep impact driver for pretty close to 30 years now. I think I paid $12. for it. I have replaced the bits a time or two. If you what to you can pay a snap-on price for one too, it's ok with me.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Skeg Removal

Try an impact tool Daron. It's one of them ones ya' smack with a hammer. Does the job for me. Course....if the screws are really corroded in, you'll take a chance of popping the heads off. Soak them good in PB Blaster or a good penitrating oil for a good long time. Use heat as a last resort.

 

[grover777]

Re: Skeg Removal

Where can I find one of those impact tools?? The only ones I can find are air powered or are $$$$. <br /><br />The screws are in there pretty good.<br /><br />Thanks!!<br /><br />Daron

 

[OBJ]

Re: Skeg Removal

Try Sears. Or your local NAPA dealer.

 

[grover777]

Re: Skeg Removal

OBJ,<br /><br />Thanks!! Sears and NAPA have them!!<br /><br />Daron