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Title: Defective Petcock?
Post by: jerryp58 on September 25, 2004, 03:30:52 AM

The few times I've used the petcock to drain some radiator fluid, I've been disappointed in how much, or I should say how little, fluid will come out.

I remove the radiator cap, and I've tried from just a few turns and all the way until it's just about at the end of it's travel.  Still, the fluid drains pretty much like a trickle.

I'll be draining the fluid again one of these days for some TB work, maybe some head work, and a fluid flush & fill and I'm just wondering if this is normal?

Title: Re: Defective Petcock?
Post by: HotRod on September 25, 2004, 05:41:47 AM

YA. Pitcocks are pretty slow way of draining.
Just walk away and have lunch while waiting.

Title: Re: Defective Petcock?
Post by: wildgoody on September 25, 2004, 06:01:17 AM

If you take it all the way out
the fluid drains fairly quick, but
then it goes 2 directions and
makes more of a mess

Wild

Title: Re: Defective Petcock?
Post by: explosivo on September 25, 2004, 09:16:11 AM

hehe, petcock ;D

Title: Re: Defective Petcock?
Post by: jerryp58 on September 25, 2004, 09:46:42 AM

OK, well, it's good to know it's "normal"  ::)

Title: Re: Defective Petcock?
Post by: jerryp58 on September 25, 2004, 09:47:38 AM

Quote

hehe, petcock ;D

I knew someone had to say it.  I was expecting a Beevus or Butthead image though ;)

Title: Re: Defective Petcock?
Post by: Maiden Hell on September 25, 2004, 11:29:21 AM

I just recently changed my rad fluid and had no problems.  It takes about 5 minutes for the wholes system to drain out.

I'm all set for winter now with fresh antifreeze. :)