Lower unit drain plugs

I think replacing the screws with an allen head is the best option but where would you get them? anyone know? pass on the info!!Please

[QUOTE=dockman;408354]I have a screw driver that has a square base at the end of the shaft at the base of the handle. That allows me to put pressure along the line of the screwdriver shaft against the screw head with one hand, and then I use a cresent wrench to turn the screw driver with the other hand. Makes the job simple. You should be able to find one of these at sears, autostore, or if you have to snap on. Mine is a cheapy but I bought it for that use.[/QUOTE]

Nice tip I will look for one of these.

Overtons, which is a part of Gander Mountain. Overtons has a website and catalog I searched for drain plugs on the Overtons web site . They also carry for Yammies and Mercs

Use never seize on the threads and it will take care of your problem.

[QUOTE=LJP;408376]Overtons, which is a part of Gander Mountain. Overtons has a website and catalog I searched for drain plugs on the Overtons web site . They also carry for Yammies and Mercs[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the link,just ordered a set of magnetic drain plug kits.

Use Never_Seize or Anti Seize $6.49@Autozone.

What are you going to do when you round out an allen head ?:mad: Better Know this answer before you put them in.:)


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[QUOTE=mhall;408303]I changed my gear oil last night and I thought I was gonna straighten out the screwdriver slot on the upper drain plug before I could get it out. I finally got it, but dang that thing is that hard every year.[/QUOTE]

Lift some weights or something sissy boy lol!

[QUOTE=greenriverman1;408312]The only thing I know that might help is the next time you take the plug out try putting more elbow grease on the screwdriver! lol

All joking aside I do think you have a good question there.

I think all of the plugs are like that. Any time you put a steal screw or bolt into aluminum it will seize unless you use anti seize compound on the threads. I would not do this without talking to my engine tech. I do not put the compound on my drain plug or vent plug for fear that it might vibrate out.[/QUOTE]
why would you need to talk to an engine tech? its just a bolt

Probably to talk to the tech about the chemicals in the no-sieze to make sure nothing in that would mess up the engine. Just a guess...

Make sure the screw you replace it with has a magnetic end to capture the metal in the oil.

[QUOTE=the_donger;408963]Probably to talk to the tech about the chemicals in the no-sieze to make sure nothing in that would mess up the engine. Just a guess...[/QUOTE]
mmm, well since the lower unit plug is no where close to the engine, id say its fine. lol. antiseize on threads wont hurt anything...