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Install a ballcock on the new Griffin Rad???

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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Install a ballcock on the new Griffin Rad???

My new 31"x19" Griffin didn't have a ballcock installed....so is everyone just removing the lower radiator hose to drain and flush the coolant when it's needed??? Is it worth it to take the time and install a ballcock???

- Joel
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Old May 7, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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Old May 28, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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IMO...no.

Most rad drains I've had end up spraying on top of a sway bar, or trickling down to the lower part of the fan shroud -but that depends on what position/angle the drain is installed I'd think..

Just use a clean big pan, and carefully inch the hose off the water pump end -and control the flow yourself - faster that way too.
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Old May 30, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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...or buy a radiator hose drain that splices into the lower hose.
I'm using the straight Moroso unit with my Griffin 31x19".
Here are a few that Summit stocks.

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...0&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...0&autoview=sku



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