Radiator petcock

[beastie_3]

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?

[Captkaos]

I generally slip a 3/8" fuel hose on the end when draining them.

[joesgarage71]

 I don't bother with the drains, I got a big pan and just take the lower rad hose off.

[VileZambonie]

I also put a hose on the end of it.

[beastie_3]

Do you just hold the hose there? There is nothing for the hose to slip onto.

[jaredts]

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.

[beastie_3]

OK Ill search for one. I wasn't sure they were available. Ive never seen one on any of my vehicles. Thanks!

[VileZambonie]

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=1146888&parttype=2176&a=FRc1146888k12456-2985871

[beastie_3]

Awesome, thanks!!