stuck drain plug?

[salmonite]

this is my first year changing more lower unit and of course i can't get the bottom drain plug out. i had the marina do it last year, do they use a machine or a huge drill or something? i don't want to run it to the marina just for a lower unit change because of a stuck plug. what else can do?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: stuck drain plug?

1/2 in wide screw driver, and a lot of pressure pushing in. don't mess it up.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: stuck drain plug?

What TD said...if the screwdriver shaft tapers, put weight on it and a wrench on the taper just up from the plug and apply some leverage. Or an impact wrench...never can have enough tools.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: stuck drain plug?

I like a good impact driver on stubborn screws where heat can't be applied.

Hammer + screwdriver = FUN

 

[tomh59]

Re: stuck drain plug?

Put pressure on the screw driver and tap the end with a hammer. You
don't have to pound it just tap it while twisting LEFT. That should do it.

 

[salmonite]

Re: stuck drain plug?

good ol propane torch and went to home depot and got the biggest fricken screw driver and it popped right off. thanks for the advice