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Ray in La Mesa · 07-13-2019, 05:21 PM

Opening & closing a hard to turn lower water pipe petcock while draining the radiator requires strength, coordination & a bit of contortionism. An easy solution is to clamp a small pair of Visegrips to the handle, makes it easy.

F.M. · 07-13-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

Opening & closing a hard to turn lower water pipe petcock while draining the radiator requires strength, coordination & a bit of contortionism. An easy solution is to clamp a small pair of Visegrips to the handle, makes it easy.

Or just take it off and restore it...

Purdy Swoft · 07-13-2019, 07:03 PM

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penetrating oil usually helps to free them up .

07-13-2019, 05:21 PM	#1
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Open & close the coolant petcock Opening & closing a hard to turn lower water pipe petcock while draining the radiator requires strength, coordination & a bit of contortionism. An easy solution is to clamp a small pair of Visegrips to the handle, makes it easy.

07-13-2019, 07:03 PM	#3
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Open & close the coolant petcock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) penetrating oil usually helps to free them up .