Fill plug removal T/T, need suggestions

[roscoe]

I have a '95 Force, 70 hp, with the external tilt and trim pump. The fill cap has locked itself up tight. I cannot get it to budge.<br /><br />It is made of a relatively soft plastic, hex shaped, with slot for screwdriver.<br /><br />The points of the hex started to strip off, and the slot seems to be on the point of ripping apart when I torque on it with one hand. Vice-grips can't seem to get a grip on it.<br /><br />Any suggestions as to how I can remove it?<br /><br />Or why it siezed up?<br /><br />I have always just turned it in by hand, then give it 1/12th turn or less, with a small screwdriver.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Fill plug removal T/T, need suggestions

Hey roscoe.....if I remember right, aren't these plugs the same size as the gear case drain plug? If so, dig the plastic piece of junk out and replace with a fill plug used in lower units. Not real sure about this so maybe one of the other guys can put some more light on it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Fill plug removal T/T, need suggestions

I think I will hunt around for a metal plug, once I get the old one out and can measure it. Its about 3/4" wide and very coarse threaded. The gear case plugs are only 1/2 the size I need for this orphan/castaway. Thanks.