Stuck gear lube drain plug

chamberbchamberb Member Posts: 265 ✭✭✭
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My bottom drain plug in Bravo III will not turn out by hand. I am leery of using heat. Some online sources reccomend an impact screwdriver. Any thoughts?
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    Yes impact will work great. Had to do my port drive this early spring like that from previous owner. Make sure you take a small pin and remove any paint or gunk around the drain.
    Then use a large flat bit and pound that sucker out. Replace port and side drain plugs and put all new gaskets on the drains.

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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    X2 on the impact screwdriver.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    And vents gaskets also
    sorry
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,946 mod
    I've used impact screwdriver with great success on that same plug.  I bought the cheap one from harbor freight and also used on a buddy's drive with no issues.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • chamberbchamberb Member Posts: 265 ✭✭✭
    Excellent! Thank you all. I just didn't want to break it off in there. Thanks again! 
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  • chamberbchamberb Member Posts: 265 ✭✭✭
    ..... I don't know how to close this or mark it Answered. 
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,615 admin
    edited April 2016
    chamberb I will close this for you. Only moderators can close a discussion. As far as "Answered" if you put your posts under "General Boating Questions" then when it gets answered the site will automatically answer it. Send me a PM if you have any questions.
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  • chamberbchamberb Member Posts: 265 ✭✭✭
    Ahh... Thanks Ray!
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,615 admin
    Your welcome bro. I will close it now....
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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