Mystery Outlet

From: Bill Gullatt (bgullatt(at)mesahq.com)
Date: Wed Nov 11 1998 - 08:17:57 CST


Tom and Alpiners,

> On the engine block of my SV, around the freeze plugs, there is a hole
> that leads to the water jacket. I have been unable to determine the
> purpose of this hole and it was filled with a 13 threads per inch bolt.
> The only hint I have found so far is on the picture of the engine in the
> shop manual. It shows a pipe attached to the outlet put does not show
> where it connects. Anyone know what the heck this outlet is for?

I looked on both of my engines and I have a 'petcock' type drain plug. I
guess to drain the coolant from the block.

Bill Gullatt



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