Winterize: locating drainage plugs

[Larry Baloun]

I have 2008 4.3l TKS serial # 1a312851. I am storing outside in Canadian winter for first time - I understand the importance of proper drainage. I know there is one square metal plug on intake manifold and 5 or 6 blue plastic plugs. My question is do I need to locate 5 or 6 blue plugs?

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

Your looking for plugs on the lower portions of the EXHAUST MANIFOLDS and BLOCK // commonly 1/4 NPT

 

[alldodge]

Blue plugs

2 on seawater pump
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31494/13798/205

2 on block under exhaust manifold 1 on each side
2 on exhaust manifold
1 on water circulating pump Tee fitting
Note item 13 (blue plugs)
Also need to drain hose item 4 IF in is under the motor. Could install a Tee and plug for future winter draining
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31494/13798/180

 

[Larry Baloun]

OK thanks...so 5 blue plugs in total - correct?

 

[alldodge]

OK thanks...so 5 blue plugs in total - correct?

I'm counting 7 so far.
2-sea pump
2 block
2 manifold
1 Tee hose fitting

 

[alldodge]

Now if you don't have a Bravo drive then there would be no sea pump

 

[Larry Baloun]

It is an alpha drive ...so does that mean 5 plugs

 

[alldodge]

It is an alpha drive ...so does that mean 5 plugs

Sounds right

and don't forget to poke a wire or screw up in the hole after removing plug

 

[Larry Baloun]

OK was not aware of they trick ...thanks