Can't figure out how to drain the radiator in a C

Anonymous-0 · Oct 29, 2008

I need to drain and replace the coolant in my 1947 Farmall C, but I can't figure out where the drain is. I just bought this tractor a few months ago, and the previous owner never did any maintenance work on it. It's full of water, so I can't add anything to it. I found a drain cap under the left front, but when I remove it, nothing comes out. I tried sticking a piece of wire up in it to see if it was blocked by crud, but didn't get anywhere with that. What am I doing wrong? Do I have the wrong opening? I looked in my manual, but there is no helpful photo in there to tell me what to do.

Owen Aaland · Oct 29, 2008

Keep digging in the drain until you strike water.

P and R Pete · Oct 29, 2008

Had the same problem.
Your crud is tougher than mine was.
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old · Oct 29, 2008

Take a small drill bit and push.turn it up into the drain area. A drill bite will cut in and do a lot more then a piece of wire will
Hobby farm

Anonymous-0 · Oct 29, 2008

Thanks very much for your replies. I thought I had the right spot, but I couldn't figure out why nothing was coming out! I will try again, with a bit more oomph!

ScottyHOMeY · Oct 29, 2008

Perseverance will be the key. On my BN, Grandpa and his dad were big fans of Stop-Leak. Maybe a flake or two of it stopped their leak, but the bulk of it ran down and settled and hardened in that drain pipe.

El Toro · Oct 29, 2008

Pull the bottom hose if you want to drain it in a hurry. This will drain the block and radiator. Hal

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