Low tech antifreeze drain of engine block

[Mark Haymond]

I have drained my 50 Plymouth block several times over the years and usually made a mess. It spills down the block out of the petcock and some of it always misses the pans I position underneath. Today I had a simple low tech idea - that actually worked. I used the plastic nozzle that comes with tubes of silicone sealer and a short length of plastic hose to make a drain hose. Stuck the nozzle in the petcock, then stuck the hose inside the nozzle where it found a snug fit in the tapered shape. Here are some photos of My Amazing Invention: Not Sold in Any Store!

http://picasaweb.google.com/lenscaptain/OldPlymouthProjectCar#

[Greenbomb]

Adapt and overcome! Good idea. And cheap is good!