Radiator drain solution?

[JayEstes 172]

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.

[aslanefe 333]

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.

[stangs-R-me 120]

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.

 

 

[EastYorkStang 63]

I use a garbage pail lid. 

[dream car 12]

Dont know what size you need. found this on Amazon for $2.52  search- Dorman 61106 drain cock

[Caseyrhe 650]

I will slide a hose over the end of the petcock, flows right into the catch/recycle pan.

[JayEstes 172]

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

[RPM 1,190]

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.