Rusty I draines my lower unit yesterday and was wondering how tight do you tighten the screws, Oh and they are new drain plugs. I tightened them pretty tight but it seems like there is just a tad of grease comin out still ,not running out but if you place your finger over the screws there will be a small speck of oil thanks
You do have washers or o-rings (depending on which model) on the screws, right?
If yes, use a spray cleaner to remove the excess lube and see if it still leaks.
Yes I have washers or O-rings on the screws ,thanks Ill try the spray cleaner . Its for a 88 150XL Evinrude, but how tight is tight enough sorry Im a newbie to the boat ownin
Snug will work, as snug as you can get them with a screwdriver.
One last question, the boat repair shop where I bought the screws said they are all the same size is this correct ................... thanks again Rusty
On a 1988 150 they are the same.
Glad to Help.
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