Bill,
I got a petcock from the hardware store (1/4", t-handled needle valve), and
a brass hex nut that fit the threads. I drilled an oversized hole, taking
care to collect the bits and burrs from the drilling. Sanded around the
hole down to clean metal. Set the sanded and flux-coated hex nut over the
hole and silver soldered it in place. Two turns of Teflon pipe tape on the
petcock threads, screw it in, and away you go. There is a nice round spot
on the left side that is perfect spot for the added tap.
Regards,
Glen Byrns
'59 bugeye
----- Original Message -----
From "Bill Mantz" <bmantz at infi.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 2:43 PM
Subject: Radiator Mod
> I want to add an easier way to drain the crossflow type radiator in the
> 71 Midget while I have it out. Would the best placement for the petcock
> be in the crossover pipe or left corner of Radiator. If anyone else has
> made this modification and would care to share their expertrise I would
> appreciate it.
>
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