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Old 02-20-06, 03:52 PM
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Angry draining the radiator
im trying to drain my fluidyne, and the petcock on it is fucked up... and the nut on the bottom is freaking stripped. any ideas? when i spin the petcock, it moves freely.
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drill it out

weld on a new nut and just use a bolt....i hope you know how to tig alum.
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Just remove the assembly, go to the parts store and buy a new one. I know Advanced Auto has them. The Fluidyne petcock is only good for 1-2 openings before it has to be replaced.
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well i tired.....listen to chris
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ahh!! lol the nut is rounded going into the rad... im gonna go try and use some vice grips... any other ideas?
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hell yah... took a bit, but she came right out, thanks for the input... cheers
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Originally Posted by charlies7
drill it out

weld on a new nut and just use a bolt....i hope you know how to tig alum.

either that, or go to the help section at autobone and just buy a new drain screw.
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Originally Posted by BlueTII
Just remove the assembly, go to the parts store and buy a new one. I know Advanced Auto has them. The Fluidyne petcock is only good for 1-2 openings before it has to be replaced.

nice engine.....
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