Help removed wrong screw

[leocozzo]

I thought I was removing the w

I thought I was removing the water pump drain screw on the L/S of the lower unit that I do every winter but removed the one just aft of it. Now it will not go back in. There must have been a threaded part inside to hold the screw. Now what.

 

[boatin_bob]

"Have a look at this thread...

"Have a look at this thread...you are not alone. There are some good pics in there that show the nut plate sitting in the drive and how you need to remove and re-install it.

http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12488/171317.shtml"