Hi
I was attempting to change the stator oil on my 2003 Utopia and managed to strip the center plug. I tried to use an impact wrench (the type that is used with a mallet) but that did not work. I eventually utilized a socket set but instead of loosening the plug, it stripped the center one. Note that I was not attempting take the whole stator housing off. I was just hoping to drain an fill by raising the bow of the boat.
However, I suspect I will now have take the whole stator housing and take it some where to have the plug removed but before I screwed up anything else, I figured I should get some insights. Additionally I have some questions
1) I hate these two stator plugs. Is it possible(advisable) to use a stainless steel bolt instead? If no, where can I buy replacement plugs screws?
Fortunately I did not drain the oil so I can use my boat until I have all the parts and ready to undertake this repair.
Thanks
I was attempting to change the stator oil on my 2003 Utopia and managed to strip the center plug. I tried to use an impact wrench (the type that is used with a mallet) but that did not work. I eventually utilized a socket set but instead of loosening the plug, it stripped the center one. Note that I was not attempting take the whole stator housing off. I was just hoping to drain an fill by raising the bow of the boat.
However, I suspect I will now have take the whole stator housing and take it some where to have the plug removed but before I screwed up anything else, I figured I should get some insights. Additionally I have some questions
1) I hate these two stator plugs. Is it possible(advisable) to use a stainless steel bolt instead? If no, where can I buy replacement plugs screws?
Fortunately I did not drain the oil so I can use my boat until I have all the parts and ready to undertake this repair.
Thanks