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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Just bought a Dewitts radiator (nice piece) and started the install but having trouble finding the drain **** on the passenger side. Does anyone have any pics or any help is appreciated. Did a search but couldn't find any pics. Thanks in advance. Chad
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Drain **** may be a bit of overstatement. On the lower/lowest point on the passenger side of the radiator you'll find a 1/4" drive plug. Gently turn it 1/4 turn counter clock wise.
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It is a white-ish yellow color. If you look at where the radiator sits in the lower support, you will see a tube that protruded through. When you open the radiator, it will drain through this hole.

PS: My DeWitts arrives Thursday
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It is a white-ish yellow color. If you look at where the radiator sits in the lower support, you will see a tube that protruded through. When you open the radiator, it will drain through this hole.

PS: My DeWitts arrives Thursday
Thanks- Anything I should turn with? You should be very impressed with the DEWITTS and the packaging.
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Thanks- Anything I should turn with? You should be very impressed with the DEWITTS and the packaging.
I wasn't very clear, it's set up to be turned with a 1/4" ratchet or extension.
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Originally Posted by Last C5
I wasn't very clear, it's set up to be turned with a 1/4" ratchet or extension.
A 1/4" square drive nut driver works well too. Only turn it 1/4 turn CCW. Do NOT force it any further. It's plastic and you will break it. If it's slow to drain, etc I just use a small pair of needle nosed pliers to grab it and pull it straight out.

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