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This weekend I had to use the manual tilt release screw to lower my engine. (1995 Johnson Oceanpro)
I had a very hard time turning the screw (screwdrive+vice grips)
I stripped it slightly and I would like to replace the screw with a new one.
Does anyone have any experience replacing the screw.
Can I just take it out without draining the fluid?

Thanks
srej