Pulled my M's radiator today to get the leak fixed.

[W_A_Watson_II]

Kind of looks like my M's taking a leak, but just draining the antifreeze so I can pull the radiator.

I pulled my electric winch in an effort to make the radiator easy to drain.

My M's V-8 behind bars, not not in jail, just radiatorless.

[W_A_Watson_II]

With the use of two spray bottles (one with cleaner and one with water), some rages and elbow grease I cleaned up the front of the engine. I also touched up it's paint where there were bare spots. I also cleaned and painted the front axle housing that I installed last June while in Iowa.

[Ron in Indiana]

Amazing what a spritz here and there backed up with elbow grease will do. Frankie will be standing tall at the rally this year. Thanks again for the company the other day.

[W_A_Watson_II]

Ron, Yea elbow grease is the secrete. I'm not sure it will be as clean for Iowa, if I make the April Event for a Test run. Glad to have been able to make the trip with you and enjoyed the ride and the company.

[pwrwagonfire]

Quick question:

I've got to drain my block as well, any tips on storing the antifreeze? Do you just keep it and re-use? Did you have to drain the water jacket as well?

[W_A_Watson_II]

I can't stand the smell of Anti-Freeze, so I store it in a clean 5 gallon bucket(s) with a snap on lid. If it's still clean and test good I'll re-use it, other wise I replace it.

[Bob Thompson]

I do the same thing Will. I'm not fond of the smell or the way it makes my hands feel.
I found a better source of five gallon buckets with lids than Home Depot though. It turns out that most doughnut shops get their batter and fillings that way. The shop I stop at occasionally sells them for $2.00 which beats $7.00 at H.D.
Once you hose out the sticky stuff, you've got cheap storage.

[W_A_Watson_II]

Good source. I buy my buckets from Rural King when they have a bucket sale, you get the bucket for free.

[pwrwagonfire]

I can't stand the smell of Anti-Freeze, so I store it in a clean 5 gallon bucket(s) with a snap on lid. If it's still clean and test good I'll re-use it, other wise I replace it.

That is a really good idea, I'm going to start doing this

[Elwood]

That is a really good idea, I'm going to start doing this

I use a 5 gallon clear plastic water bottle, the kind that the commercial drinking water companies supply for a water fountain. Two handy features are the screw top and the handle on the side. Plus the clear plastic shows what's in it and how much at a glance. Bought it new at Walmart, I think.

[W_A_Watson_II]

Got the Radiator back yesterday and installed it. The shop said it had one very small hole, but was very dirty. I suspect the freshly rebuilt engine setting for two years before being filled with anti-freeze was the culprit.