On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:21:44 GMT, "Justin-SEI"
wrote:

Are you sure it is 5/16? The replacement bolts have been 3/8 for the last 15
years or so. You still see a 5/16 one every now and then, but give a 3/8 a
shot to see if it fits.

Justin
wrote in message
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Trying to replace trim tab on mercruiser outdrive.
5/16 bolt stripped by last owner. Any ideas how
to get it out.

Thanks

Almost 100% sure. Outdrive is a pre-alpha (1977)
But tomorrow l"ll give 3/8 a try. Thanks for your
help.

On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:49:57 -0400, let wrote:

On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:21:44 GMT, "Justin-SEI"
wrote:

Are you sure it is 5/16? The replacement bolts have been 3/8 for the last 15
years or so. You still see a 5/16 one every now and then, but give a 3/8 a
shot to see if it fits.

Justin
wrote in message
news
Trying to replace trim tab on mercruiser outdrive.
5/16 bolt stripped by last owner. Any ideas how
to get it out.

Thanks

Almost 100% sure. Outdrive is a pre-alpha (1977)
But tomorrow l"ll give 3/8 a try. Thanks for your
help.

I found a set of left-handed drill bits at Sears or Eastwoods
(well...somewhere). They cut turning the oppisite direction as a
regular drill bit.
Works well for drilling out bolts. Usually snags it part way through
the operation and spins the bolt out.
Mark E. Williams

"Maynard G. Krebbs" wrote
I found a set of left-handed drill bits at Sears or Eastwoods
(well...somewhere). They cut turning the oppisite direction as a
regular drill bit.
Works well for drilling out bolts. Usually snags it part way through
the operation and spins the bolt out.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...o?itemid=38180

"Maynard G. Krebbs" wrote in message
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On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:49:57 -0400, let wrote:

On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:21:44 GMT, "Justin-SEI"
wrote:

Are you sure it is 5/16? The replacement bolts have been 3/8 for the last
15
years or so. You still see a 5/16 one every now and then, but give a 3/8
a
shot to see if it fits.

Justin
wrote in message
news Trying to replace trim tab on mercruiser outdrive.
5/16 bolt stripped by last owner. Any ideas how
to get it out.

Thanks

Almost 100% sure. Outdrive is a pre-alpha (1977)
But tomorrow l"ll give 3/8 a try. Thanks for your
help.

I found a set of left-handed drill bits at Sears or Eastwoods
(well...somewhere). They cut turning the oppisite direction as a
regular drill bit.
Works well for drilling out bolts. Usually snags it part way through
the operation and spins the bolt out.
Mark E. Williams

Drill kit I bought has screw removers for philips screws, would probably
work with allen also. Basically a large reverse drill bit, with just the
point.

wrote
Almost 100% sure. Outdrive is a pre-alpha (1977)
But tomorrow l"ll give 3/8 a try. Thanks for your
help.

Mine's a 77 also, all original, and it's 5/16. Have you actually seen down
in the hole and confirmed that it's stripped? Something that's happened to
me a few times is I miss my target and get the wrench wedged between the
outside of the bolt head and the upper housing in front of it and it feels
like it's stripping.