How to replace broken transom screw down handle?

fishon71

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How do I replace the handle that you crank down to hang engine on transom? Does that pin drive out and you gotta get a new one? I have old engines I can take it off from but the pin looks to be rounded on ends. Gotta drill it out or what?
 

R.Johnson

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Re: How to replace broken transom screw down handle?

How old of an engine with pin's? Do you have a model number?
 

fishon71

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Re: How to replace broken transom screw down handle?

I have a bunch of motors in the 1985 - 1990 range and they have plastic handles, some need replacing and I was hoping to take them off a junk engine.
 

fishon71

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Re: How to replace broken transom screw down handle?

I know these get replaced all the time, but how?
 

MCM

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Re: How to replace broken transom screw down handle?

Fishon,<br /><br />For specific answers ask specific questions :D
 

zuup_2000

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Re: How to replace broken transom screw down handle?

Usually those types of pins can be tapped out with a hammer and punch. just make sure you use a punch or rod that is the same diameter of the hole. You dont want it to get wedged inside the pin.<br /><br /> This is if you are refering to the hollow pins.<br /><br />If its a solid pin, you may have to drill the tip off, then tap it out.
 

fishon71

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Re: How to replace broken transom screw down handle?

I think I need to drill them out because they look solid and are rounded over on each end, I just hope they are not stainless cuz that's so hard to drill.
 
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