Lower Unit Drain Plug Tool

[RazorCat]

My marine dealer showed me this little gem the other day. Couldn’t get the LU drain plug out of my Honda. This tool popped it right out using a ratchet. Fits flush to the plug, and the flat protrusion is perfectly sized for the slotted plug. Beats the hell out of a flathead.
Fits Honda, Yamaha, and Mercury as far as I know.
It’s called a K&L Supply Drain Plug Removal/Installation Tool SKU - 35-69001
I ordered one by phone the same day I saw it used. $35.00
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https://www.klsupply.com/general-equ...l-35-69001.asp

[Skunked again]

[iabass8]

That's pretty neat. My Etec uses an annoying hex head that I always am afraid will strip out.

[mossie3]

$35 ?

[Erie660]

I bought a Milwaukee demolition screw driver from Home Depot because I could not get the top vent screw on my lower unit out on my Verado 300 pro. I tried and tried with a regular flat head 3/8 size, 8 inch handle and it would not break free. I bought one of these and it came right out.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...2860/302212554

[billnorman1]

Always use the biggest (and best) screwdriver that will fit in the slot. It might not be the right thing to do but I hit my screwdriver handle with a hammer to ensure it goes all the way into the slot and to shock the threads IF I have any problems.

[MichAngler]

Bought this monster Dewalt Screw Driver that the head fits the drain plug slot perfectly with no play

Add to that the shaft has a 1/2" hex that when you put a boxed end wrench on it there is no choice for the plug its coming off!

Just lean into the screw driver and turn the wrench

[alli ss]

The screwdrivers that fit properly are called “hollow ground”. Your friendly high end tool truck will have one that fits. Get the biggest handle you can get- or buy the socket my man started the post about. Its perfect.

[billnorman1]

The screwdrivers that fit properly are called “hollow ground”. Your friendly high end tool truck will have one that fits. Get the biggest handle you can get- or buy the socket my man started the post about. Its perfect.

If I think it's necessary I will hollow grind a blade tip. One must have a good wheel, expertise, and not over heat the end or it will destroy the temper and become soft.
I used to work on air cooled Volkswagens, and the cooling tin was held together with large straight slot screws. You learn a lot about screws that way.

[bassboat1]

I had to get a cheap (manual) impact screwdriver for my Yamaha LU. The PO had chowdered the head badly, and I was only gonna get one shot at it. Worked as planned:) I hear that a Merc plug will fit, and is constructed better.

[Skunked again]

I had to get a cheap (manual) impact screwdriver for my Yamaha LU. The PO had chowdered the head badly, and I was only gonna get one shot at it. Worked as planned:) I hear that a Merc plug will fit, and is constructed better.

Do they have different threads?

[Mutt]

i use this

https://shop.snapon.com/product/Mari...river/SGD155CR

[RazorCat]

$35 ?

Only source I’ve found for that tool. Reasonable if will last for years. Some other good options shown. I just prefer the added torque you can get with a socket and ratchet.

[Farmer99]

An impact screw driver works well also(hammer type, not electric)

[brucekgreen]

+ impact screw driver

[oldgoat188]

Now that is cool!

Bought this monster Dewalt Screw Driver that the head fits the drain plug slot perfectly with no play

Add to that the shaft has a 1/2" hex that when you put a boxed end wrench on it there is no choice for the plug its coming off!

Just lean into the screw driver and turn the wrench

[Dave A]

I'll take the allen head screw on my e tec any day over a flat head screw, but that looks like a nice tool.