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Draining the radiator

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8N Is In

11-17-2004 21:07:06




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Which direction does the radiator draincock need to be turned to open it up? I'm guessing counter-clockwise, but don't know for sure. The one on the 8N's radiator is very snug and I don't want to turn this thing the wrong way and have a bigger problem than dirty water. If it turns out to be broken, etc., would disconnecting the bottom radiator hose do the same thing if I stick a garden hose in the radiator to flush it? Thanks.

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MikeT

11-18-2004 07:13:52




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 Re: Draining the radiator in reply to 8N Is In, 11-17-2004 21:07:06  
I was going to replace the drain cock on mine but found that I couldn't even do that. The handle on it just spins so was going to replace it by loosing the hex nut at the base. With a 12" cresent wrench I applied all the pressure I dared and it didn't budge. Instead I used the drain cock on the engine to drain out enough water to add more antifreeze.



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Ramrod

11-18-2004 06:22:20




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 Re: Draining the radiator in reply to 8N Is In, 11-17-2004 21:07:06  
I fiddled with the drains on my compressors this weekend. They are reverse threaded, so it's easy to get confused. My inclination is to loosen to open drain and tighten to close drain. As it is reverse threaded, that works because when you loosen (counter clock wise) the shaft goes in to open the drain, and vise versa. I always keep spares though .

Ramrod



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Bruce (VA)

11-18-2004 05:25:05




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 Re: Draining the radiator in reply to 8N Is In, 11-17-2004 21:07:06  
Based upon my experience..... it does not matter, as it is going to strip anyway! I've never had a bit of luck opening them, so I just keep replacements in the tool box. Seems to me they are $2-$3.



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Drmeatman

11-17-2004 22:23:46




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 Re: Draining the radiator in reply to 8N Is In, 11-17-2004 21:07:06  
8N, I believe the draincock does open counter clockwise but "easy" is the attack method. You could drain and flush you radiater and block with a garden hose but you first need to remove the thermostate from the top hose.It will remain "closed" with the COLD water flush.Some use a radiator flush chemical in this process.



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8N Is In

11-17-2004 22:33:52




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 Re: Draining the radiator in reply to Drmeatman, 11-17-2004 22:23:46  
Thanks for the info. Yeah, "easy" is the key. That's why I needed to know which way she opens.



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gahorN

11-19-2004 08:09:41




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 Re: Draining the radiator in reply to 8N Is In, 11-17-2004 22:33:52  
Being cheap and not wanting to have to go all the way into town to purchase another drain when I broke my frozen one with force..... I just loosened the lower radiator hose-clamp and let 'er drain!



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