[6pack] Engine block petcock

[Foster, Stan]

The later models have a brass plug. Really, if you have coolant coming out
that hole it is a good thing. It is easier to stop it with a new valve or plug
or gasket than it is to undo a blocked drain caused by the silting up of the
rear of the block and the resultant hot spots.

My only gripe is the location which results in the starter motor getting
drenched when you drain the block unless you have the petcock and can attach a
length of hose to it.

Stan

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:07 PM
To: im sloane; 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] Engine block petcock

I have the petcock on a 1970.
Bob