TBI 350 Coolant drain plugs?

[Done Deal DR]

[previously posted this in the wrong section]

Hey guys,

I've got a quick [stupid] question here. I'm looking to drain my coolant while swapping my water pump, and I've got a Haynes manual which is generally good for completing these types of tasks easily but in this case it's lacking clarity and pictures. I like pictures.

I've already drained everything out of the radiator, but can anyone show me where the drain plugs are located on the block? I still need to remove the rear 2 skidplates (which may be why I haven't yet been able to see the plugs yet), but if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

This is on a '92 TBI.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Your not getting answers b/c you DID NOT READ and posted in the wrong section. Post in the appropiate section and fellwo members will gladly help you.

ff40

 

[Done Deal DR]

That's helpful.

Maybe you should become a mod and move it to the correct place then? LOL

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Agree.

Did you get any help? Have you ever been under your truck? Crawl underneath, look for your tranny pan, no bolt means no drain plug.

If you desire a drain plug, get a junk yard tranny pan and tap it (thats so there is no down time and if you F it up your not shit outta luck) or get an aftermarket tranny pan where you can to get more quarts of oil to help with cooling issues.

ff40

 

[retorq]

Agree.

Did you get any help? Have you ever been under your truck? Crawl underneath, look for your tranny pan, no bolt means no drain plug.

If you desire a drain plug, get a junk yard tranny pan and tap it (thats so there is no down time and if you F it up your not shit outta luck) or get an aftermarket tranny pan where you can to get more quarts of oil to help with cooling issues.

ff40

He's talking about a block drain plug, not a tranny drain plug.

There is a 1/4inch or so plug on the side of the block at the bottom if you want to drain the block. Most people leave it alone ...

 

[foreverfalcon40]

He's talking about a block drain plug, not a tranny drain plug.

There is a 1/4inch or so plug on the side of the block at the bottom if you want to drain the block. Most people leave it alone ...

Oh Sh*t, I'm sorry missed that one. My truck has 119,000miles on it. I change coolant quite often becuase its cheap and easy (when doing it yourself). I had no idea about the block being need to be drained or can be drained.

 

[Done Deal DR]

He's talking about a block drain plug, not a tranny drain plug.

There is a 1/4inch or so plug on the side of the block at the bottom if you want to drain the block. Most people leave it alone ...

That is precisely what I was referring to, although the thought of me not being able to even change my own oil was funny.

Yes the Haynes manual says there is one on either side. I took my skidplates off after posting but was still unable to find them. For the time being I said 'F' it and just swapped the water pump and topped off the coolant as I couldn't find the drain plugs on the block. I saw a couple plugs that look like they could have been them but couldn't tell. One was near the oil filter and one was near the starter, but I tend to be hesitant to remove bolts from the engine block unless I'm reasonably sure. LOL

I can always go back and fully flush it later, and if worse comes to worse I could always just get it done professionally, though I dislike taking any of my vehicles anywhere if at all possible.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

i couldnt tell you about a drain plug on the block, but i usually stick a garden hose in the radiator turn it and and run the truck for a while flushing everything out.