Lower unit drain bolts?
 

I saw some lower unit drain bolts, that replace the standard screws, normally used by Mercury on bravo stye units and on my Sportmaster lowers. Who makes these?? I think they are either a bolt head or hex head design, will they fit on my sportmaster lowers on my 300XS? Thanks

Anxiously awaiting a reply to this too.. I stripped out that ridiculously cheap flathead screw. Haven't drilled it out yet because I was hoping for a replacement!

I know, have been carrying several extras in my truck

Whats the best way to get one out that has the head stripped on it?

I think Imco has them.
Steve

JR Marine http://www.jrmarine.com/products/3013.htm

Take a small, sharp punch and a hammer to get it to turn. Berger's at LOTO showed us this trick this past spring.

Yes. And if it is necessary pull the carrier out and mount in in a vice and do said punch trick.

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

Anybody know if these work on SSMIII and SSMIV?
At least Merc could have used hardened screw heads.

How profound! :lolhit::coolcowboy:

This presents quite a conundrum!:lolhit:

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.

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.
:eek: :eek: :eek:

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...

Scott B. I agree. Never had a problem.

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:)

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!!