[Spridgets] Fitting a coolant drain tap...

Frank Clarici spritenut at comcast.net
Wed Mar 4 17:56:03 MST 2009


Dave G. wrote:
> Can a drain tap (stop cock) be fitted to the side of the 1275 block??
>
>   
There is a drain plug on the 1275s.
Not like the spigot on the early engines but behind the rear cab under 
the head there is a bolt, I am not sure but I think a 5/8 wrench fits 
it. Unscrew it and coolant should flow out. They are usually semi 
plugged up, run a stiff wire in and out of the hole if it doesn't flow 
freely.
This should be part of your annual coolant replacement procedure too. Or 
at least every couple of years, remove that bolt and make sure the block 
drain is clear.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ


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