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Nov 27, 2011 | 11:26 AM

CAPTAIN DIESEL

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I removed it and its cord.....and installed a hose faucet in its place case i get thirsty on long trips

Or ya can just use it as a drain

Nov 27, 2011 | 02:18 PM

HD Rider

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If I did that, I would never be able to drive my truck in the winter. It will start without the block heater down to -13 but no colder. Temps below -20 are common here.

Nov 27, 2011 | 03:30 PM

CAPTAIN DIESEL

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Deff dont get that cold here in jersey so i dont need it.

Nov 27, 2011 | 06:37 PM

A/Ox4

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Sooooooo... What was the point? why not just leave it there. Was it doing any harm? no.

Nov 27, 2011 | 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by A/Ox4

Sooooooo... What was the point?.

I assumed to save weight

Nov 27, 2011 | 07:01 PM

CAPTAIN DIESEL

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I wanted to clean up the area as well as avoid a future leak from the area..and better coolant flow to the oil cooler as the actual heat element is 1 inch wide and sticks 4 inch in. Its also nice to have another drain other then the plactic one on the bottom of rad, the hose faucet can also be used to flush the system.

Nov 27, 2011 | 10:56 PM

JonathanN

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Have to say that the thought of using it for a flush is pretty cool. It doesn't get that cold here, either but it'll be nice when the GP's get weak but not enough for you to really want to have to tear the truck down to replace them. Either way, great info. What size threads were in the block as well as on the faucet? Any reducers needed?