OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

[Rapaiz]

So, not thinking, I removed the drain plug on the side of the stern drive. Based on what I have found, I shouldn't have done that.

The good news is I managed to not let the nut fall into the case.

The bad news is that the little plastic or magnesium ring that fits into the casting to reduce the whole size is broken, so I can't seal it up, even with the same plug.

Anyone have any idea where I can get another assembly for this? Probably salvage one off of a discarded housing, but I don't know where to even begin looking and since it isn't even in the part list, I don't have a part number to work with.

Any othe ideas on whether I can leave it open or perhaps plug it up in some other way?

Any help is appreciated for this newbie? Maybe I should have gotten a horse indstead

 

[superbenk]

Re: OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

How about some JB Weld? This is the mystery hole on the side of the Cobra drive right? From what I've read it doesn't really serve any purpose after manufacturing.

 

[manny526]

Re: OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

Thats funny.I just loosen my plug a little and water started coming out so i screw it back and went thru the hole.I didnt know that theres a wacher that prevents the plug from going thru.What ever you do to fix your ploblem,please let me know so i can fix mine.Thanks and good luck.

So, not thinking, I removed the drain plug on the side of the stern drive. Based on what I have found, I shouldn't have done that.

The good news is I managed to not let the nut fall into the case.

The bad news is that the little plastic or magnesium ring that fits into the casting to reduce the whole size is broken, so I can't seal it up, even with the same plug.

Anyone have any idea where I can get another assembly for this? Probably salvage one off of a discarded housing, but I don't know where to even begin looking and since it isn't even in the part list, I don't have a part number to work with.

Any othe ideas on whether I can leave it open or perhaps plug it up in some other way?

Any help is appreciated for this newbie? Maybe I should have gotten a horse indstead

 

[Randy J]

Re: OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

0307450 0 ring omc
0912314 plug-gear
0314491 0 ring
0912315 washer
0911848 cobra medallion

these are orignal omc part #'s total $24.18

ps i dont have orignal screw #As i didnt need that. but im sure can be found.. get at a omc dealer

 

[bruceb58]

Re: OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

The OP hasn't been back in the 2 1/2 months since he posted his question. One of those one post wonders.

 

[MRS]

Re: OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

0307450 0 ring omc
0912314 plug-gear
0314491 0 ring
0912315 washer
0911848 cobra medallion

these are orignal omc part #'s total $24.18

ps i dont have orignal screw #As i didnt need that. but im sure can be found.. get at a omc dealer

Randy, Thanks for the info. who did you order from? When I do remove outdrive I would like to replace mine with new stuff....

 

[Randy J]

Re: OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

sportsman marine chattanooga tn 423-899-3744 was close to me 40 miles. but i had my orignal screw & square nut ,so i've no idea for part # 0r price on that.but im sure they can find it. since be in same group old omc boat shop

 

[MRS]

Re: OMC Stern Drive Water Plug - Yes I removed it

Randy, Thanks in the process of repainting my so would like to get that stuff for it. Plus I do have the screw and square nut also Thanks again...