lower unit on merc lube help

M

mike4

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jun 2, 2009
Messages
32
1985, 75hp, 4cyl, ob merc motor. both the vent screw and the fill screw on the lower unit are worn and i am unable to remove without completely stripping the heads of the screws. any thoughts?? suggestions on how i can remove without breaking something else??

thanks mike
 
AMD Rules

AMD Rules

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Sep 23, 2004
Messages
1,707
Re: lower unit on merc lube help

Beg, borrow, or purchase an impact screwdriver. Fantastic device that will definitely allow you to get those screws out. Be sure to replace those worn screws and seals with new ones.


ie. Hit the end of this tool with with a hammer and the tip rotates (CW or CCW). They're not expensive.

hand-impact_s.jpg
 
M

mike4

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jun 2, 2009
Messages
32
Re: lower unit on merc lube help

thanks!!! where can you purchase them??


mike
 
O

OkcOffRoader

Cadet
Joined
Feb 27, 2009
Messages
20
Re: lower unit on merc lube help

almost anywhere you can buy tools.....just make sure its turning the right way by pushing it down on a bench top...you usually turn the bit end to make it change from clockwise to counter-clockwise.
 
M

mike4

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jun 2, 2009
Messages
32
Re: lower unit on merc lube help

AMD Rules said:
Beg, borrow, or purchase an impact screwdriver. Fantastic device that will definitely allow you to get those screws out. Be sure to replace those worn screws and seals with new ones.


ie. Hit the end of this tool with with a hammer and the tip rotates (CW or CCW). They're not expensive.

hand-impact_s.jpg
Click to expand...

WOW!! PURCHASED TODAY, WORKED LIKE A CHARM!! THX
 
AMD Rules

AMD Rules

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Sep 23, 2004
Messages
1,707
Re: lower unit on merc lube help

Awesome... good to hear it.

Pay it forward.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top