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Old 03-19-2021 | 02:48 AM
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Who makes the hex head drain plug for a bravo 1 that you can use a socket on? I've seen them before but forgot where.
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Old 03-19-2021 | 03:18 AM
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Imco has them, that's where I get mine from. https://imcomarine.com/cal_store/drain-screw.html
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As a related note, if people would like a better fitting screwdriver for their normal drain plugs, these Snap On outdrive plug screwdrivers work well until someone doesn’t return it. Doh ! Also, real large headed screw drivers work well too.
https://shop.snapon.com/categories/M...drivers/760266






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Edit, wrong drain. lol

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Old 03-19-2021 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Barr Hopping
Who makes the hex head drain plug for a bravo 1 that you can use a socket on? I've seen them before but forgot where.
Call Craig Colabella Performance in Fl probably got em the top tray of his toolbox ... He's a great guy and Honest as the day in Loooong
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Old 03-20-2021 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SB
As a related note, if people would like a better fitting screwdriver for their normal drain plugs, these Snap On outdrive plug screwdrivers work well until someone doesn’t return it. Doh ! Also, real large headed screw drivers work well too.
https://shop.snapon.com/categories/M...drivers/760266


I have one of these. They do work well. Wanted to mention that if you look at this picture, where the metal meets the handle, there is also a place to slide a wrench on to help turn it if the screw is really tight. I believe it’s a 7/16 inch wrench. Thanks for posting.
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Old 03-20-2021 | 09:20 AM
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Thanx SB , I been looking for a screw driver like that for a while.

Found a amazon version too.

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Old 03-20-2021 | 10:15 AM
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I never could figure out wht they use a slotted drain plug.

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Old 03-20-2021 | 10:24 AM
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I never could figure out wht they use a slotted drain plug.

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hydrodynamic superior when the slot is aligned with the water flow (LOL)... seriously through, with the right tool, and the Snap on driver works great (* there are two bit widths available so get the right one), fresh gaskets - you don't need to pound the plug on to create a proper seal. The slot works well for what it is meant to do + the surface area of the slot provides good bite for the proper tool (you can fk up any fitting with bastardized tools forced to make do)
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Old 03-22-2021 | 10:22 AM
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Merc uses a slotted plug so morons don't put a ratchet on it and tighten it to high heaven and strip it out. You can get it plenty tight with the slotted head. I've never had a problem getting one out.
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