Thread: Trying to Remove Lower Unit Drain Screws

I'm asking for advice on removing the lower unit drain and fill screws, on a 2015 Tohatsu 9.8HP.
They both take a flat tip screw driver. Couldn't get them to budge. Tried holding the screw driver, and hitting the end of the screw driver with a hammer, while turning it, neither one will budge.
Tried an impact, nothing.
Any tips?

When I get them off, would like to replace with something other than one's that take a flat tip.

They make an impact driver you strike with a hammer that takes large screw driver bits. That is usually my go to for stuck slotted head screws. They are an inexpensive tool

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

They make an impact driver you strike with a hammer that takes large screw driver bits. That is usually my go to for stuck slotted head screws. They are an inexpensive tool

And see if you can find a bit with a hollow ground tip, or a hollow ground screwdriver that has a square shaft so you can put a wrench on it.

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

They make an impact driver you strike with a hammer that takes large screw driver bits. That is usually my go to for stuck slotted head screws. They are an inexpensive tool

I use a large flathead with a busted handle....probably from striking it earlier

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What DSJ was referring to. I have this exact set and it works well.



https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Imp...63&s=hi&sr=1-4

Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

What DSJ was referring to. I have this exact set and it works well.



https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Imp...63&s=hi&sr=1-4

Thanks Buckeye. I didn't have time to post a pic when I posted that

Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

What DSJ was referring to. I have this exact set and it works well.



Amazon.com

These work very well

I use a 4 way lug nut wrench that has a flat head for removing hub caps. Put it in the slot and have 2 arms to hold on to and screw comes right out without hitting the screw.

Originally Posted by sparkie51

I use a 4 way lug nut wrench that has a flat head for removing hub caps. Put it in the slot and have 2 arms to hold on to and screw comes right out without hitting the screw.

Necessity is the mother of invention. Ida never thought of doing it that way. Way to think "outside the box"!

Thanks all !!!
Ill get one of those ordered.