tryin to change the oil in my lower unit

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Rbriggz

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I am trying to change the oil in the lower unit of my 150 hp 1999 outboard and can't find a screw driver big enough to fit the screws. I feel like a dumb *** for asking this but I bought the biggest screw driver at Home Depot and it is too small and I was wondering if there is a specific one I have to get? Thanks in advance for any help.
 
Slow Ride

Slow Ride

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Re: tryin to change the oil in my lower unit

I don't know of a specific tool available, but there may be. I use a screwdriver that is about 2 feet long. LOL! I once had to use a ratchet with a screw driver adapter and the widest flathead driver I had because the oil fill screw was stuck. Other than that, any large screwdriver should work.
 
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robert graham

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Re: tryin to change the oil in my lower unit

Harbor Freight sells big gorilla sized screwdrivers that are just what you need. If you use a screwdriver that's too small for the slot you can mess up the screw head. Good Luck!:)
 
stylesabu

stylesabu

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Re: tryin to change the oil in my lower unit

Try a quarter(.25) and vise grips
 
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joe009

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Re: tryin to change the oil in my lower unit

the best thing to use is a inpact tool.you hit it with a hammer and it loosens the screw.do the reverse to tighten it.
 
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