Thanks for the help, both are good ideas.
On Oct 30, 1:09 am, gfretw... RemoveThis @aol.com wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:13:35 GMT, "Calif Bill"
>
> <bmckees... RemoveThis @ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> >"Binder Dundat" <dun... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:1162170329.519303.264220@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
> >>I am trying to remove the drain and fill plugs (slotted head) off my
> >> 1991 Johnson 45 HP Commercial outboard but they are seized and I have
> >> more or less stripped the head. Can I heat the screw or will this ruin
> >> the seal? Anyone have any ideas of how to get these screws out?
> >> Thanks
>
> >You can heat and buy a new seal. Get a hammer impact hammer.
> >http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000723.phpThe biggest problem with these plugs is people don't have the right
> screwdriver. If it doesn't have a good fit across the whole plug it
> will cam out. I started with the biggest screwdriver I could find and
> then ground it for a perfect fit in a new plug. The sweet spot was a
> ways up the taper of the blade where it got wide enough for the screw. >> Stay informed about: lower unit fill/drain plug stuck 
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