Fred, I'm a coward. I'll try it, but will soak in more penetrating oil
first. Thanks!
Sumner
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> From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
> To: Sumner Weisman <sweisman@gis.net>
> Subject: Re: Draining the radiator
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 7:44 PM
>
> Sumner Weisman wrote:
> >
> > I agree about periodic draining of the radiator. Probably some rust
and
> > junk will drain out with the old antifreeze, which may even allow your
> > radiator to operate more efficiently. I have a question: My TR-3
bottom
> > radiator drain is frozen in place, and I am afraid to put too much
pressure
> > on it. Do you know a way to free it safely, or shall I continue to
drain
> > the radiator the "messy" way, by loosening the bottom hose?
> >
> > Sumner Weisman
> > 62 TR-3B
>
> Thats brass, and I have never seen one frozen solid, both the petcock &
> the union it the radiator, be easy just get a bigger hammer.
>
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