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Need help quick
I'm trying to get this done before 3 p.m. this afternoon. Flushing and refilling cooling system. Which one of these is my drain plug and what kind of tool do I need to get it out? In bottom left of pic that is a little bit of my oil filter you see.
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I think the block drains were a 5/16 square socket. I think it's called a drum socket or something. It's been a long time since I bought mine. See if a 3/8 drive ratchet fits it. If not then it's probably the 5/16. That should be the block drain though. Usually there is one on each side. I've seen some that don't though. It is a good idea to drain from there if you can. You'll get a lot more out. Still drain what's left in the radiator though. Put a little teflon thread sealer on the threads of that plug when you have it out too.
Sears had a set of those square sockets last time I looked. I'm sure napa would too.
Sears had a set of those square sockets last time I looked. I'm sure napa would too.
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It's the top plug in your 1st picture. USe a ratchet with an extension, the square drive is all you need (no socket). BTW: there is another one on the other side of the block but the starter is in the way.
The next picture is your radiator drain.
The next picture is your radiator drain.
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Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
It's the top plug in your 1st picture. USe a ratchet with an extension, the square drive is all you need (no socket). BTW: there is another one on the other side of the block but the starter is in the way.
The next picture is your radiator drain.
The next picture is your radiator drain.
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