Stuck lower unit drain plug

[regidog]

I got one of these, tried it, did not work. I'm alittle nervous to bang too much and bugger the threads.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I dont know if this will help but use this screwdriver ALWAYS on a lower unit. its short and wont slip off as much http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ed+screwdriver

it helps sometimes to have someone else apply pressure while you turn the screwdrive with a wrench. Either that or just buy a new lower unit

[spareparts]

I have taken a hammer and a small blunt chisel, and tapped the slot in the direction the screw need to go to come out. heat won't hurt either, there not anything around that screw inside that you can damage with heat( as long as its not excessive)

[Skools Out]

wd40 isn't helping get some Kroil to get it loose and use a map gas torch heat up just the drain plug it will expand from heat and loosen the threads then re kroil and then use the hand help impact screwdriver to get it out it will come for sure.

[cterrebonne]

being a mechanic for the past 7 years, using a good impact screw driver and tip i never had one not come off.

[macojoe]

Hitand hit hard!! It will go! Just make sure you wet it good!! I use the Kiro that skools uses but PB Blaster is good also, heat it up re spray let cool and hit it like you would hit a 19 year old virgin!! She wil losen up!!

[regidog]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll give it another try. Let you know what happens.

[bassarama]

The above sugestions should do it for you...you could also place a piece of brass over the screw and tap it in a couple of times, solid and short taps and try again, remember righty tightty lefty loossy.

[C YENSEN]

that sucks, I have never had a problem with mine

[cfelton]

Like the others said. soak with P B Blaster for at least 30 min, Tap straight on with 1/2 in. brass rod . Then angle a large screwdriver in the counterclockwise direction to the slot and tap. It should come on out. If not tie a rag soaked in penetrating oil onto it and leave a few days, then try again. Its a really short screw. When ya get it out sling that b***h a flying!!