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Title: What's best method to drain cooling system - esp. the block?
Post by: atsherwood on Thursday,March 09, 2023, 08:05:46 AM

Hi All,

New to this forum. Caretaker of a 74 Special since 1985. Have recently flushed and drained the cooling system and haven't been able to get all water out of the block. What's the best approach? Would raising the passenger side help? Thanks!

Title: Re: What's best method to drain cooling system - esp. the block?
Post by: Grumblebuns on Thursday,March 09, 2023, 10:37:04 AM

There shoiud be a threaded drain hole for the block on the exhaust side of the block. See photo

Title: Re: What's best method to drain cooling system - esp. the block?
Post by: atsherwood on Saturday,March 11, 2023, 06:44:29 AM

Ok - thanks! Got that out. Is that effective for draining both sides of the block. Definitely makes sense.  :P

Title: Re: What's best method to drain cooling system - esp. the block?
Post by: jbcollier on Saturday,March 11, 2023, 07:22:38 AM

Yes, it drains both sides of the block.