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11-11-2008, 10:22 PM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,953
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drain plug STUCK!!!
I have a 19' cc and upon winterizing, I could not loosen the brass drain plug... I sprayed some wd, crc, fogging oil on the threads, but it wont budge... its been in since june. its at the point where the head of the nut itsself is starting to turn, but not the threads, meaning it can possibly twist and break off, leaving the rest with the threads in permanently...any thoughts? is it bad it leave about 1-2 inches of water in the bilge over the winter?
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11-11-2008, 11:04 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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you can unscrew the whole assembly out of the transom. Take the 3 little screws out and pry it out of there. You'll have to re-5200 a new one in there but it sounds like it's time for a new one anyways
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11-12-2008, 07:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
Posts: 1,501
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what about drilling out the plug? It's brass, should drill easy, no? Just keep increasing the drill size.
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11-12-2008, 09:05 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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drilling out brass is pretty easy. Just remember to flatten the flutes, cutting edge, so it doesn't grab. Remember it is tapered too so it will be a larger dia. in the front and smaller in back so if you try and drill it the size of the beginning of the hole you will eliminate the threads further back. I would first soak it with some kind of penetrating oil first for a few days. Can also do what Mike said too. I can't really understand what you are talking about that the head of the screw is turning but not the threads.  If you do take the whole thing out I can get the male part out of the female if you want to send it to me. |
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11-12-2008, 09:21 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Im with freak, replacing the whole thing, I did it in 1/2 hour and I can barely tie my shoes
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11-12-2008, 01:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Mike's right, just replace the whole thing, it sounds like its shot anyway.
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11-12-2008, 05:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Landlocked in my own prison
Posts: 1,031
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Listen to Freak. As mentioned it sounds like its time for a new one anyway.
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11-13-2008, 01:30 PM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Matt
Listen to Freak. As mentioned it sounds like its time for a new one anyway.
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I had the same issue few years ago. Piece of cake !!!!! |
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11-13-2008, 01:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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 what they said. Replace the entire thing, don't screw around with it. |
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