I have a 1995 mercruiser 3.0 in a Rinker 180, the shorter starter bolt broke off ( inside the housing on the motor) and I can no longer start the motor. I have been reading different ideas to get the bolt out and wonder if any really work. I have used JB weld on the end of a bolt that I stuck to the bolt but this did not work. I have read about drilling the the bolt oat from on top through the housing. and also using a right angle drill to contort under the engine and drill the bolt out.
of course the idea of pulling the engine and having it drilled out for 500 to 800 dollars is the last resort. any advice
Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... I did that repair 'bout a week or so ago,....
In a boat tied to a dock on a island in the St Lawrence river,.... Eel Bay, Murry Island,... with an out of state tourist family
All standin' over me on the dock, Dad, Mom, son, 'n daughter,...
I did good, borrowed a 18v angle drill, 'n batteries, had my bucket of tools, includin' my little inch, 'n 1/2 sharpened concrete nail center-punch, but forgot a mirror,...
of course, the Lady of the house had a dandy mirror, that worked Perfectly, a good clear view,... through my glasses of course,....
As has happened before, the left-handed drill bits are the Key to the operation, 'n a near center start,....
I used a 1/8" bit, figured start small, 'n go bigger as ya screw up,...
Anyways, the bit,...
Bit into the broken piece, 'n I walked it right out,....
Never had to drill clean through 1 yet, to use an easy-out,...
I've also got 'em out with a stick welder, 'n a piece of vinyl tubin',... I use that, After the motor's out, 'n on a stand,....
