Radiator drain plug question
 

Has anybody come up with an adaptor for the radiator drain plug? Right now it drains like somebody is putting their thumb over the end of a hose. Makes it hard to collect into a milk jug. Plus it gets all over the frame and anything else in a one foot radius.

I'd prefer something that has a narrow downspout with a thumb screw on the side to open and close the flow.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

Adam

Re: Radiator drain plug question
 

I use a 90 deg spark plug boot and a piece of 3/8 tubing to direct it to where i want.

Re: Radiator drain plug question
 

it''s called a petcock//slipping a length of hose over the end is the traditional classic retro ratrod way of being tidy

Re: Radiator drain plug question
 

Great suggestions. Thanks for the help. I assume the petcock is something I can pick up at the local O'Reilly's? Is there a particular size I need, and does it thread directly into the radiator?

Also, I think the plug that came with the radiator has some type of wings on the inside to keep it from coming all the way out. I can't remember for sure, and I haven't fooled with it much because of the mess it makes. If it does have the wings to keep it from pulling all the way out, how best to get it removed so I can install the petcock?

Sorry for all the questions, and thanks for the help.

Adam

Re: Radiator drain plug question
 

Any help on my follow up questions? Much obliged.

Adam

Re: Radiator drain plug question
 

I'm pretty sure an auto parts store would have a petcock, if not Summit would. That plug should just screw right out.

Re: Radiator drain plug question
 

Thanks, Sinister.

Re: Radiator drain plug question
 

UWE,

My son just installed a radiator and the plastic plug does have a "wing" on the inside to keep it from falling out. Agree, the plastic plug makes a real mess when draining. Depending on who made your radiator, the threads may be metric. My son's was and the local parts stores didn't have one to fit properly, although he only had a day to find one.

pumpkin, great tip. Thanks