1980s Mercury 1150 Tower of Power ( Plastic plug needs replacing ) ???????

[Steve the greek]

Hello guys
​I had to destroy this plastic plug that I needed to remove so I could get the waterpump base out it goes through Gear housing assembly to base waterpump..
​I would be happy if anybody could point me in the right direction to get another one or the correct name of part.
I will attach a pic for your reference.
​Thanks in advance
Cheers Steve
​Sydney Australia

 

[merc850]

It's the FLUSH plug for running fresh water thru the motor, I have a newer LU and they stopped making them with the plug (you use muffs) and the waterpump base doesn't have a hole in it. If you want to replace the plug try a dealer. The last Nr. I have is 19-48750.

 

[Steve the greek]

It's the FLUSH plug for running fresh water thru the motor, I have a newer LU and they stopped making them with the plug (you use muffs) and the waterpump base doesn't have a hole in it. If you want to replace the plug try a dealer. The last Nr. I have is 19-48750.

Hello
​Thanks for your response
​So do I need to plug it or can I leave it open ???
​Thank you
​Steve

 

[merc850]

You can plug it with a stainless steel slug, don't leave it open.

 

[GA_Boater]

They are available, check with a Merc dealer in Sydney or look at Google - https://www.google.com/search?q=quicksilver+19-48750&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8