manifold and block drain cocks...... stuck

wcasey5

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1988 omc, 3.0 . I tried to open the drain **** on my exhaust manifold and nothing. The little metal thing turned but no joy on the actual drain opening or closing. I also tried to just remove the whole fitting. I put a wrench on it but it didn't budge. I didn't put too much force on it, so it isn't mangled or anything. How to loosen the drain. Does the fitting come right out? Could I heat it and put some vicegrips on it? Andy tips and experience much appreciated.
 

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Re: manifold and block drain cocks...... stuck

1988 omc, 3.0 . I tried to open the drain **** on my exhaust manifold and nothing. The little metal thing turned but no joy on the actual drain opening or closing. I also tried to just remove the whole fitting. I put a wrench on it but it didn't budge. I didn't put too much force on it, so it isn't mangled or anything. How to loosen the drain. Does the fitting come right out? Could I heat it and put some vicegrips on it? Andy tips and experience much appreciated.

Ayuh,..... With a proper fitting wrench, it oughta turn right out....
 

wcasey5

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Re: manifold and block drain cocks...... stuck

I have this type of drain. I bought the removable type to install.

eatonweatherhead145draincock.jpg


Do you turn it in to open it or do you turn it out? Looks like you screw it in, If it is I turned it the wrong way.
 

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Re: manifold and block drain cocks...... stuck

I have this type of drain. I bought the removable type to install.

eatonweatherhead145draincock.jpg


Do you turn it in to open it or do you turn it out? Looks like you screw it in, If it is I turned it the wrong way.

Ayuh,.... Donno,... Those things suck anyways,... Ya can't poke a screw through 'em to clean, 'n drain the block...

I use plain ole brass 1/4" pipe plugs myself....
 

wcasey5

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Re: manifold and block drain cocks...... stuck

Ayuh,.... Donno,... Those things suck anyways,... Ya can't poke a screw through 'em to clean, 'n drain the block...

I use plain ole brass 1/4" pipe plugs myself....

I think that's where I'm heading. Thanks.
 
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