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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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Dave, to answer your question in #10, yes they have drain holes stock. The fact that yours is not rusted out, even with the nest, it tells me yours must be open enough currently to drain water. I to use air to blow out the crap in cavities like that but wear eye protection. After you get it blown out you can double check your drain and then flush it with water, blow it dry and coat it as suggested.
 
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Originally Posted by truckeemtnfords
Dave, to answer your question in #10, yes they have drain holes stock. The fact that yours is not rusted out, even with the nest, it tells me yours must be open enough currently to drain water. I to use air to blow out the crap in cavities like that but wear eye protection. After you get it blown out you can double check your drain and then flush it with water, blow it dry and coat it as suggested.
Thank you for the advice! I was able to "suck and blow" enough to get the trash out to expose the holes. Sprayed a bunch of penetrating oil to the point where it was dripping out. The ground off bolts are still in there so I may need to let it soak a few days .Drilling and an easy out tool may be required. Thanks again, Dave
 
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