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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: beastie_3 on May 01, 2010, 04:13:47 pm
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I am going to install a new aluminum radiator in my truck. I was thinking of replacing the petcock with something else, since coolant gets everywhere when draining it with the petcock. The steering gear box is right in the way of using a funnel.
Has anyone used anything different, or found a good way of funneling the fluid better?
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I generally slip a 3/8" fuel hose on the end when draining them.
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I don't bother with the drains, I got a big pan and just take the lower rad hose off.
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I also put a hose on the end of it.
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Do you just hold the hose there? There is nothing for the hose to slip onto.
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Go look at replacement petcocks. Some of them have around a 3/8" diameter barrel. Right after I bought my truck it was idling in my driveway and suddenly the petcock gave out and hot coolant went spraying everywhere. I only missed getting hurt by a few seconds as I was just looking down in that direction. After draining my coolant and removing the petcock I was surprised to see it looked undamaged. For years I had a replacement in my toolbox for just such an occasion. The one I took out had nothing for a hose, but the replacement did.
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OK Ill search for one. I wasn't sure they were available. Ive never seen one on any of my vehicles. Thanks!
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http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=1146888&parttype=2176&a=FRc1146888k12456-2985871
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Awesome, thanks!!