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    stripped threads on lower unit for gear lube plug

    hopefully someone can help me out changing the lower unit lube on my boat today and stripped the upper vent hole threads out on my gearcase i felt sick.looking for any advice to fix this problem.thanks


    Modified by jc7765 at 1:21 PM 11/20/2010

  2. SC Club Moderator ChampioNman's Avatar
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    Re: stripped threads on lower unit for gear lube plug (jc7765)

    Helpfull friend will need to put a Heli-coil upper vent plug. Or buy a tap and flush the lower.

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    Re: stripped threads on lower unit for gear lube plug (ChampioNman)

    Plenty of grease on the tap to capture all the shavings you can, then flush as ChampMan said.....

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