Troublesome Radiator Drain Plug
#1
Troublesome Radiator Drain Plug
Okay, here's the deal. I am trying to drain the rad, and I think I am going to strip the heck out of the drain plug if I keep trying at it. my wrench fits perfectly, so that's not the deal. it just starts to round it off every time i start to apply pressure.
Any suggestions?
Here is a pic. The radiator is not stock. It is a fluidyne i believe.
Any suggestions?
Here is a pic. The radiator is not stock. It is a fluidyne i believe.
#7
Yeah it is actually looking not so good. I have the same one. The wingnut is the answer. Are you sure there fluid in the radiator(sorry)? If there is and the wingnut isnt doing anything youre gonna have to take that bung out.
If the wrench is rounding it either switch to metric/standard or get a nicer wrench(if its square). If youre using a hex wrench youre screwed but your radiator could probably retire anyways so buy a new one!
If the wrench is rounding it either switch to metric/standard or get a nicer wrench(if its square). If youre using a hex wrench youre screwed but your radiator could probably retire anyways so buy a new one!
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#8
Ahem, It looks like corrosion, but it just wipes off. I am taking everything our of the engine bay, cleaning it up, replacing lots of stuff, and reassembling.
This car used to be a daily driver for the person I bought it from. it's an aftermarket rad, so it started off nice and shiny, and every little bit of dirt will show.
Also, I'll replace it when I go V-Mount.
Anyways, any other suggestions on what I should do? That wing nut just spins freely, so I am wondering if i may have to just do it the hard (messy) way.
This car used to be a daily driver for the person I bought it from. it's an aftermarket rad, so it started off nice and shiny, and every little bit of dirt will show.
Also, I'll replace it when I go V-Mount.
Anyways, any other suggestions on what I should do? That wing nut just spins freely, so I am wondering if i may have to just do it the hard (messy) way.
#10
All Spooled Up
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Simple...Take a flat punch, say 1/4" round. Tap on the flats of the fitting all the way around it. You ar trying to break the bond between the fitting and the threads holding it. Then use a small vise grip and carefully trun it out. Install a proper size pipe plug in it place. Those petcock drain are not worth **** !
tom
tom
#15
Constant threat
adam c is the voice of experience here.
And I agree with those saying those petcocks are useless. They will either lock-up solid and not turn or just spin freely as the little 'wing' is only press-fit on the shaft usually and ANY resistance it encounters results in free spinning without opening the petcock drain.
A brass plug works best....though getting to them can be bitch, or you can get an industrial brass and nylon ball valve with a 1/4 turn **** on it.
And I agree with those saying those petcocks are useless. They will either lock-up solid and not turn or just spin freely as the little 'wing' is only press-fit on the shaft usually and ANY resistance it encounters results in free spinning without opening the petcock drain.
A brass plug works best....though getting to them can be bitch, or you can get an industrial brass and nylon ball valve with a 1/4 turn **** on it.
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Originally Posted by bajaman
adam c is the voice of experience here.
And I agree with those saying those petcocks are useless. They will either lock-up solid and not turn or just spin freely as the little 'wing' is only press-fit on the shaft usually and ANY resistance it encounters results in free spinning without opening the petcock drain.
A brass plug works best....though getting to them can be bitch, or you can get an industrial brass and nylon ball valve with a 1/4 turn **** on it.
And I agree with those saying those petcocks are useless. They will either lock-up solid and not turn or just spin freely as the little 'wing' is only press-fit on the shaft usually and ANY resistance it encounters results in free spinning without opening the petcock drain.
A brass plug works best....though getting to them can be bitch, or you can get an industrial brass and nylon ball valve with a 1/4 turn **** on it.
Where could i source one of these?
#17
SideWayZ The Only Way
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Originally Posted by Monkman33
Ahem, It looks like corrosion, but it just wipes off. I am taking everything our of the engine bay, cleaning it up, replacing lots of stuff, and reassembling.
This car used to be a daily driver for the person I bought it from. it's an aftermarket rad, so it started off nice and shiny, and every little bit of dirt will show.
Also, I'll replace it when I go V-Mount.
Anyways, any other suggestions on what I should do? That wing nut just spins freely, so I am wondering if i may have to just do it the hard (messy) way.
This car used to be a daily driver for the person I bought it from. it's an aftermarket rad, so it started off nice and shiny, and every little bit of dirt will show.
Also, I'll replace it when I go V-Mount.
Anyways, any other suggestions on what I should do? That wing nut just spins freely, so I am wondering if i may have to just do it the hard (messy) way.
when you go v mount do you have to get a whole new radiator to fit or does the fluidyne work?? because thats what i got
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