JayEstes 172 Report post Posted June 26, 2021 Hey guys, anyone out there have a clean way to drain the radiator without just letting it run out all over the struct rod support? My drain valve is directly over the strut rod brace, and when I want to drain the radiator, fluid just goes everywhere. There is just a hole in the drain valve, so no seeming way to hook a hose to it that I can figure. Anyone have any great soultions? Maybe some kind of funnel or something? I’d rather not have fluid going all over the place as I am trying to capture and take to recycle rather than just dump on the ground or driveway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted June 26, 2021 I cut a plastic water or soda bottle like a funnel, drill 2 holes and tie a wire then attach it to the drain and direct the end of make shift funnel to a bucket or catch pan. 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangs-R-me 120 Report post Posted June 26, 2021 This style petcock that I've got on my radiator allows you to slip a piece of hose over it ... if you can find this style somewhere. 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted June 26, 2021 I use a garbage pail lid. 1 dream car reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dream car 12 Report post Posted June 27, 2021 Dont know what size you need. found this on Amazon for $2.52 search- Dorman 61106 drain cock 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted June 27, 2021 I will slide a hose over the end of the petcock, flows right into the catch/recycle pan. 2 RPM and JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted June 27, 2021 Yes, thx for all the feedback guys. The main issue I have is that the petcock I have doesnt have any method for attaching a hose - it’s not built to accept one. I am going to look into changing it per dream cars suggestion, so I can attach a hose. That solution makes a lot more sense, although the other funneling ideas do sound like they will work. Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 28, 2021 19 hours ago, Caseyrhe said: I will slide a hose over the end of the petcock, flows right into the catch/recycle pan. I do Sam Ting. 1/2" I.D. tube I believe. 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites