89 Force 85hp stripped hex on lower unit drain plug set screw

Quastello

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just looking for some help getting my set screw out, ive tried tapping extractor in there and turning out didn't want to drill if I didn't have to but that didnt work to well I kinda got chicken that id wreck the threads any tips or help would be appreciated as snow is coming thanks jeff
 

Scott Danforth

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just looking for some help getting my set screw out, ive tried tapping extractor in there and turning out didn't want to drill if I didn't have to but that didnt work to well I kinda got chicken that id wreck the threads any tips or help would be appreciated as snow is coming thanks jeff

Post a pic for us to see what your working with
 

Quastello

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its the small lower unit drain plug set screw sorry its dark will be hard to get good pic
 

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I would be tempted to hammer in a metric Allen key or torx bit to get some bite
 

Quastello

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ya I tried an easy out but chickened out didn't want to wreck the treads I'm thinkn a left handed drill bit or take it to shop which I hate to do
 

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I use a small torch if the screw isn't coming out.
​There are no seals or anything that can be hurt from the heat.
The screw can be drilled out and an "easy out" used to remove.
There is a "boss" made into the area around the hole and if needed you can tap the hole to a bigger size.

​I've never been able to make the screw seal no matter what I used.
Pipe tape, pipe goop, nothing seems to work.
​It always seems to weep a small amount.
​I just change/ check the oil a lot as the drives are getting scarce.
​I do have a spare but would hate to use it.

Remember it's soft aluminum.
​Driving a Torx bit in? Be careful.
 

Quastello

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I got it guys beat easy out in and applied some heat with small torch and had tap handle on came out no prob thanks for the help guys
 

Scaaty

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My 125 been froze for ten years. No big deal as to drain oil, just pull the prop, etc. Take the bottom 2 carrier bolts out. Motor down far as ya can and 90% oil will drain out.
 
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