The bottom hose connection on my '69's rad curves up several inches,
leaves lots of coolant in the bottom. Even at 3/16" left, that's where
the sludge gathers. Same reason the drain plug for the oil pan is at
the very bottom.
CR
Paul Hunt wrote:
> How so? The bottom hose outlet is right at the bottom on both of mine. It
> gets out as much from the engine etc. as a drain tap would, and at most will
> leave 3/16" or so in the bottom of the rad which is neither here nor there.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Max Heim" <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
> To: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>; "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:05 AM
> Subject: Re: radiator tap
>
>
>
>>That just seems crazy to me... How are you supposed to drain it? Just
>>removing the lower hose leaves lots of coolant in place.
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