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Draining my radiator for winter

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68 Mag

12-18-2001 18:17:28




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I know about the plug on the radiator, but I have heard of a plug on the block. Could anyone provide me of a picture of this plug, and where is it at on the block? I wont need my N this winter, and I never got around to putting anti-freeze in it...I know, moron...Anywho, could someone help?




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raytasch

12-19-2001 14:41:30




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 Re: Draining my radiator for winter in reply to 68 Mag, 12-18-2001 18:17:28  
Mag, the drain plug is between the starter and the oil dipstick; Can't miss it. If you drain the coolant do your self a favor and put a big tag on the ignition key or steering wheel that says the coolant is drained.
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ray



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Jerry

12-19-2001 10:34:36




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 Re: Draining my radiator for winter in reply to 68 Mag, 12-18-2001 18:17:28  
Antifreeze is very inexpensive "insurance" for your cooling sysyem. If you drain the water and leave it empty, your cooling system will rust. This is especially damaging to your freeze plugs, but will also rust the water jacket throughout the block. Another important issue is the water pump seal. It will dry out and could easily crack when put into use again. In short, it shortens the life of the water pump seal. One other concern is the interior of the radiator hoses. They too dry out and deteriorate more when allowed to "dry out" than they do if you keep them wet all of the time. You NEED either antifreeze or anti-rust in the cooling system next Spring anyhow, so why not just put a gallon of antifreeze in it now, and fill it on up with water, then run it long enough to be certain it is well mixed. (or mix it thoroughly before you pour it in if you don't wish to start the engine again this Fall) Then you will be all set for a full year without any other attention. In fact, in my opinion, the anti-rust that is in the antifreeze is sufficient for at least two years.

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goinNutts

12-18-2001 18:27:28




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 Re: Draining my radiator for winter in reply to 68 Mag, 12-18-2001 18:17:28  
ya can still put anti freeze in it, winter isnt socked rite in yet,, but if ya gonna drain it cause ya dont need it at all in the winter, not even a chance I think the other drain plug in the block is on the same side of the block as the starter,, should be kinda rite behind it but ya can get to it with out touchin the starter,its in that area .. good luck, happy holidays
Pat



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Bill

12-19-2001 05:40:31




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 Re: Re: Draining my radiator for winter in reply to goinNutts, 12-18-2001 18:27:28  
The last picture in my tractor album shows what you are looking for. Use the link.

http://communities.msn.com/WrightsSite/shoebox.msnw



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