On Aug 5, 11:55*am, dh@. wrote:
I'm trying to take apart a Mercruiser outdrive to replace the boots
which have cracked. It looks a good bit like this one:

http://www.boats.net/_search/images/...4198540716.png

I had to go buy a 1/2 inch allen wrench to remove part #26. They're
very tight, possibly rusted, and I haven't broken them free yet. Is
there anything else holding them, or should I get a cheater bar and
apply a lot more force to break them loose? Any suggestions about this
job would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
David

You can also put in at marineengine.com

They have a lot of gear heads there, and a section strictly for
Mercruiser. You can get a free membership. I've met a few fellows that
have been very helpfull there.
Jim sounds right about the locktite..AND the tool. DONT strip that
socket out.
Can you use an impact screwdriver to start it? Wouldn't that " break
" the grip of the Locktite?