Cooling system upgrade time

[HS108]

Wow, really kicking myself now!!!! lol

I had an idea to get a large clear hose and put it into a bucket, and just catch the coolant in the other end as it streams out of the block plug

 

[IDIBRONCO]

You'll still have a chance when you do the oil cooler.

 

[DirtyWood]

As to installing petcocks in the block drains, has anyone found a quality petcock that won't break instantly like the Dorman ones I tried? Seriously, the Dorman petcocks were useless right out of the package.

 

[Nero]

It's NTP thread, no? Why not just go to a hardware store and get a brass fitting?

 

[DirtyWood]

It's NTP thread, no? Why not just go to a hardware store and get a brass fitting?

I thought about just using a 1/4 NPT ball valve but I'm actually concerned about the handle vibrating its way open. Anymore I don't try too hard to save coolant since it's not that expensive

 

[Rocknit4x4]

I put a brass ball valve on my radiator - had the same concerns so I keep a plug in the end of it as well.

 

[Nero]

Also nothing a small zip tie couldn't hold closed.
Also, I work on RVs from the 80s that have ball valve coolant drains, frankly the older they are, the stiffer they get.

 

[fordv840]

That's all great stuff, sorry if this is hijacking the thread but I have all this some of this in my future as well. My 93 idi with Banks Turbo never came with a radiator shroud and I cannot find one so it never had one, and my fan/clutch came from the junkyard. I tow heavy quite a bit on the hottest days in Florida and never have an issue with overheating? Do you really need a shroud? I was searching all over for one but could not find one so I gave up and realized it does not seem to be much of an issue. I do keep an eye on my fingers however!

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

As to installing petcocks in the block drains, has anyone found a quality petcock that won't break instantly like the Dorman ones I tried? Seriously, the Dorman petcocks were useless right out of the package.

This is the one I like best with the forged handle that never breaks off or rusts away.

https://ph.parker.com/us/en/product/drain-*****/dc603-4

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[IDIBRONCO]

Do you really need a shroud?

A fan shroud does help to direct more air flow through the radiator. Apparently you don't need one at this point.

 

[kbenz]

I thought about just using a 1/4 NPT ball valve but I'm actually concerned about the handle vibrating its way open. Anymore I don't try too hard to save coolant since it's not that expensive

Drill a hole in the handle and run a wire to something?

 

[kbenz]

This is the one I like best with the forged handle that never breaks off or rusts away.

https://ph.parker.com/us/en/product/drain-*****/dc603-4

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That link didn't work?

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

No idea why that doesn't work. Try going to www.parker.com and putting DC603-4 in the "What can we help you find?" search field. I promise the drain valve works better than the link I attached.

 

[kbenz]

No idea why that doesn't work. Try going to www.parker.com and putting DC603-4 in the "What can we help you find?" search field. I promise the drain valve works better than the link I attached.

found it. Price isn't too bad if it's gonna last a while

https://www.hydradynellc.com/product/dc603-4/drain-*****?q=DC603-4

 

[HS108]

The forum is editing the work Drain C ock and putting stars in place of it, even tho its in a URL link lol
Thats why the link wasnt working