Draining a 5.0 EFI 2004, I believe-did I get all the drains?

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Bullinachinashop

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Guys,
I am storing my uncle boat, I believe its an 04 sea ray. I drained 3 blue plastic petcocks. One under each exhaust manifold and one on motor's front, on left side.

Do I drain the steel plug on the front of the water pump as well? Are there other drains??

Otherwise I ran 5 gals of antifreeze through muffs already.

Just want to be sure the block is really drained!
 
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Re: Draining a 5.0 EFI 2004, I believe-did I get all the drains?

This is one of the reasons I like outboards. You don't have to worry about all that BS. :cool:
 
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Re: Draining a 5.0 EFI 2002-did I get all the drain plugs?

Re: Draining a 5.0 EFI 2002-did I get all the drain plugs?

Anyone else? I found the 5 blue drain plugs. I assumed I was looking for drain plugs literally on the block behind the engine mounts. I havent found any, however. ANd if course the underside of the motor is a bit hard to reach.
 
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Re: Draining a 5.0 EFI 2002-did I get all the drain plugs?

Re: Draining a 5.0 EFI 2002-did I get all the drain plugs?

With the many different configurations of the engines and cooling systems, it's impossible to say without actually seeing your setup. 2004 may be the year of your boat, but not necessarily the year of your engine.
 
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Re: Draining a 5.0 EFI 2004, I believe-did I get all the drains?

Bullinachinashop said:
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Do I drain the steel plug on the front of the water pump as well? Are there other drains??

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It's more effective to remove the lower end of the large "rad" hose from the water pump, and let it drain.
The "U" portion is lower than the plug.

But if you've pumped 5 gal a/f through it, you have it well covered.
 
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