1971 Mercury 500 50hp Question

[skaggst]

I removed the flush plug from the lower unit today (not the vent plug), and noticed the small plastic (appears to be plastic) piece that was on the end of the plug is broken off.....I can see the piece and it moves slightly if i touch it with small screw driver....however I haven't been able to get it out.....any suggestions other than dropping the lower unit? I hate to leave it as I'm not sure what damage it could do. Any advice is appreciated.
Terry

 

[Bosunsmate]

Re: 1971 Mercury 500 50hp Question

Use a bit of fishing wire with a loop in it.
By the way did you post in the merc or johnson/evinude section as another post has done the same?

 

[skaggst]

Re: 1971 Mercury 500 50hp Question

Sorry i thought i had posted to the right place....will be more careful next time.

 

[skaggst]

Re: 1971 Mercury 500 50hp Question

WOW!! You all are the best here on the forum...made a small hook on the end of a piece of wire leader material and fished the plastic piece out in about 30 seconds.........Now if i could only catch fish that quick....Thanks for the great tip.