125 Force lower unit

[paul18]

Hey guys I have a 125 Force and I'm trying to drain my lower unit so I can inspect and add new oil but the hex screw (drain plug) seems to be stripped at the head and can't get a good grip. Can anyone suggest a solution for this problem? Thanks-Paul

 

[maxum247]

Re: 125 Force lower unit

Hey guys I have a 125 Force and I'm trying to drain my lower unit so I can inspect and add new oil but the hex screw (drain plug) seems to be stripped at the head and can't get a good grip. Can anyone suggest a solution for this problem? Thanks-Paul

Check for a removal tool at places like Sears or auto parts stores, tools have come a long way and there's probably some type of tool out there designed for that these days.
If worst comes to worst you may need to have it drilled and an easy out used to remove the plug.

Someone else may come along with a better idea. Hang in there.

max!

 

[bradleeson]

Re: 125 Force lower unit

What I have done is the past is use my dremel tool to carve a groove. You may want to attempt to grove the hex shape out a bit or maybe just a flat head screw design.

Hope that helps!

 

[familyfun]

Re: 125 Force lower unit

The two things i've had the best luck with are either a spiral screw extractor or socket it out. The spiral screw extractor requires some drilling and the socket it out works well if you still have some meat to grasp. You hammer it in and use a wrench to crank it out. Just couple things I use.

Good luck.