Butch Davis wrote:

The Harbor Freight set looks like a good way. However, if you don't have a
use for all the other tools you can buy a tierod end socket at Sears and use
a rachet or breakover bar on the drain screw. If the store does not have it
try Sears on line.

Sears should be boycotted because of their latest policy of stiffing
customers asking for refunds or exchanges, and their new campaign
against Christmas. Additionally, their CEO, Alan Lacy, is pushing the
company to switch to products manufactured in China. Sears management is
*not* customer friendly these days.

--
Skipper

wrote in message
oups.com...
I would like to know where I can find a large screwdriver for the
1/2"-wide plugs in the lower unit. I am currently using a 3/8"
screwdriver. It works "OK". But I have a tendency to damage the plug
if the screwdriver doesn't match the size of the plug. I have a
feeling that the safest way to work with the 1/2" plugs is to use a
1/2" screwdriver. Unfortunately, I cannot find it in stores like Home
Depot or Sears; the largest one that they have is 3/8" that I have
already had. Can someone tell me where to get a large 1/2"
screwdriver?

Thanks.

Jay Chan


Jay, take a VERY close look at the slots in those plugs. If they seem deeper
in the center than at the edges, they're supposed to be removed with
something called a DZUS driver. My Johnson outboard's drain plugs are like
this, and a normal screwdriver (which you can get at Sears, by the way) will
mess up the slots.

This is the tool, from Snap-On:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all

If that link doesn't work, go to http://www.snap-on.com/ and search for part
number S6180.

Jay, take a VERY close look at the slots in those plugs. If they seem deeper
in the center than at the edges, they're supposed to be removed with
something called a DZUS driver. My Johnson outboard's drain plugs are like
this, and a normal screwdriver (which you can get at Sears, by the way) will
mess up the slots.

I don't think the plug is like what you have described if I remember
this correctly. I will double check it before I order the screwdriver
from Harbor Freight.

Thanks for the warning though.

Jay Chan

wrote in message
ups.com...
Jay, take a VERY close look at the slots in those plugs. If they seem
deeper
in the center than at the edges, they're supposed to be removed with
something called a DZUS driver. My Johnson outboard's drain plugs are
like
this, and a normal screwdriver (which you can get at Sears, by the way)
will
mess up the slots.

I don't think the plug is like what you have described if I remember
this correctly. I will double check it before I order the screwdriver
from Harbor Freight.

Thanks for the warning though.

Jay Chan


Jay, before you bother with Harbor Freight, have you simply walked into a
Sears store? I have tool # 41852. On the handle, it says it's a 3/8" driver.
When measured, it's just a hair under 1/2".

Jay, take a VERY close look at the slots in those plugs. If they seem
deeper
in the center than at the edges, they're supposed to be removed with
something called a DZUS driver. My Johnson outboard's drain plugs are
like
this, and a normal screwdriver (which you can get at Sears, by the way)
will
mess up the slots.

I have checked the slot in the plugs, and they are the same depth from
edge to edge. This means I can use a regular screwdriver instead of
the special kind. Thanks for the warning though.

Jay, before you bother with Harbor Freight, have you simply walked into a
Sears store? I have tool # 41852. On the handle, it says it's a 3/8" driver.
When measured, it's just a hair under 1/2".

I was in Sears a couple days ago, and I checked all the screwdriver in
the store. Nothing was larger than 3/8", and yes I used a measuring
tape to check the width of the blade.

Jay Chan

Thanks everyone who has offered info to help me locate a 1/2" blade
screwdriver. I believe I have narrowed down to one screwdriver that is
suitable for me. I appreciate your help.

Jay Chan