Lower unit drain bolts?

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01-10-2012, 04:10 AM

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I join issue with you there. My view is entirely opposed to yours.

How profound!

01-16-2012, 12:10 PM

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How profound!

This presents quite a conundrum!

Im gonna give the punch and hammer trick a shot tonight. I hadn't thought of that.. Everytime I think I've replaced everything that had saltwater damage, I find something else. And its always one tiny little screw or something thats killing the entire day of work.

01-16-2012, 01:14 PM

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Thanks Steve, ordered a couple of sets of Imco hex head drain and vent plugs. $8.21 ea not bad, no more stripped screws

You left out a little information.

61 cents for washers. Plus tax. Plus $15.08 for S & H.

So 2 screws and washers mailed to me is $32.72. What a f*cking joke.

01-17-2012, 05:33 AM

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Use the right screwdriver in the first place

I use a hand impact to break them loose BTW, then hand tighten with a wide blade when done...

01-17-2012, 05:39 AM

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Scott B. I agree. Never had a problem.

01-17-2012, 12:02 PM

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Use the right screwdriver in the first place

I use a hand impact to break them loose BTW, then hand tighten with a wide blade when done...

I use a proper screw driver, merc drain screw is poor quality,I check my gear lube Every time before I use my Skater and I change the fluid every 5hrs.The 3.0L grarcases have had issues with water. I had STR fix the problem, however I would rather spend an extra 2mins verses extra $ $4,500 for New geracase, been there Done that

01-17-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dbkski

You left out a little information.

61 cents for washers. Plus tax. Plus $15.08 for S & H.

So 2 screws and washers mailed to me is $32.72. What a f*cking joke.

That's why I ordered 6, 3with magnet,3without, They also threw in the box 3different performance boat magazines Large catalog and a couple pens, $62($50 for parts &$12 for shipping) for 6High Quality Marine Plugs shipped from Cal.to Atl in 2days......Deal!!These drain plugs and vent screws are Far Better than factory Mercury.Thanks Imco!!