3B221750
Looking for a screwdriver that fits lower unit vent screw. Anyone got any ideas. I'd rather not bugger it up first lower unit change.
3B221750
Looking for a screwdriver that fits lower unit vent screw. Anyone got any ideas. I'd rather not bugger it up first lower unit change.
2017 TRITON 21 TRX ELITE DC
2023 250 MERCURY PRO XS
23 FURY 3
Z LOCK 10" JACKPLATE
LOWRANCE GHOST 36V
Garmin 93sv
Garmin LVS34
Rite Hite Turret
HDS 12 GEN 3
HDS 9 GEN 3
It should have a hex head on the screw head along with the slot for screwdriver, you can use a socket on it. Torque spec is 100 inch lbs i think.Originally Posted by eastenfish
2020 Basscat Lynx..
2020 Mercury 300 Pro XS 4S..
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2020 Basscat Caracal
2020 Mercury 225 ProXS 4s
Yep but what is the specific slot head that fits it.
2017 TRITON 21 TRX ELITE DC
2023 250 MERCURY PRO XS
23 FURY 3
Z LOCK 10" JACKPLATE
LOWRANCE GHOST 36V
Garmin 93sv
Garmin LVS34
Rite Hite Turret
HDS 12 GEN 3
HDS 9 GEN 3
Heath I took an existing large screwdriver with a square shank and ground the tip to fit. This allows you to apply a wrench to the shank to aide in removal efforts as required.
You want a hollow ground screwdriver, or bit, that fully fits the slot width and length.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
Yep I agree with all of you. I guess I'm asking for someone to point me in the direction of a specific product. I own a lot of screwdrivers and a lot of bits. None fit and in the past I've been guilty of messing up vent plugs. Would like to avoid that in the future.
2017 TRITON 21 TRX ELITE DC
2023 250 MERCURY PRO XS
23 FURY 3
Z LOCK 10" JACKPLATE
LOWRANCE GHOST 36V
Garmin 93sv
Garmin LVS34
Rite Hite Turret
HDS 12 GEN 3
HDS 9 GEN 3
I have a snap on that works pretty good, i believe this is the one
https://shop.snapon.com/product/SGD155CR
You beat me to it. I have one and it works great.
That's what I did.
That snap on tool looks great but like all snap on tools is quite expensive. All great ideas above! I use a large craftsman screwdriver that fits the slot very well as mentioned plus if I need more leverage or torque I simply put an open end wrench close to the handle and turn it that way if it is too tight. Hope this helps!
Well if anyone could post a cheaper option I could buy that would be great. Thanks
2017 TRITON 21 TRX ELITE DC
2023 250 MERCURY PRO XS
23 FURY 3
Z LOCK 10" JACKPLATE
LOWRANCE GHOST 36V
Garmin 93sv
Garmin LVS34
Rite Hite Turret
HDS 12 GEN 3
HDS 9 GEN 3
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[COLOR=var(--color-grey-bg)]X2SDA[/COLOR]3/8" SAE Slotted Driver - 7/16"
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2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
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Took 30 seconds to find an inexpensive impact screwdriver kit (5 hollow ground flat blades, 4 Phillips, 4 hex, driver and a case) for less than $21 and free shipping. Harbor Freight probably has the exact same thing in stock.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
Why would you use screw driver versus a socket? The socket has much better engagement and is les likely to slip.
2018 Z521L 250 PRO XS V8
not sure mine has that option and it's not here to go check.
I know the older side mounts for sure were just screw head.
The V8's have hex head fill and vent screws behind the propeller.
2018 Z521L 250 PRO XS V8
Wish my V6 had the hex head!
As everyone else said. It takes a 10mm socket. I did not figure that out until I had already broken two screwdrivers.
Wish they all had them!
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
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