SX-M outdrive Oil Plug issues

Wanna Tango

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Sep 12, 2022
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Hi All,
I have a 2000 2600 Seaswirl Stryper with a Volvo-penta 5.7 gsi and a SX-M outdrive. Trying to change the drive lubricant and I am unable to remove the oil drain plug.
I tried Freeze-off and PB Blaster but was unsuccessful. Any tips or tricks on removing this? Should I try to use a torch to heat it up? Worried about warping or something to the drive.
Any help will be great! TIA
 

Horigan

Senior Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Jun 12, 2016
Messages
690
Someone here suggested replacing that plug with one that has a Allen fitting, which I bought. Looks way better than the original.
Google - Drain Plug, Magnetic, Johnson, Evinrude E-Tech
 
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