Best way to drain the radiator in a 42 GPW?

nelson84 · #1 09-10-10, 01:19

I bought this GPW from a dude in Arizona. I don't trust the coolant mix it could be mostly water. I would like to drain it and fill it with good old Canadian Tire antifreeze. Winter is coming.

pzrwest · #2 09-10-10, 06:09

Curious isn't there a drain tap on the bottom of the radiator? Is there a bottom rad hose? If so just remove the bottom hose and let the coolant drain out then replace the hose then fill with antifreeze/water mixture

jeepfinger · #3 11-10-10, 22:05

Hi Nelson,
There sould be 2 drain cocks. 1 on the engine block behind the Gene/oil filler tube and the other one, on the pipe on the bottom of the rad.
Regards,
Dave

Eric B · #4 15-10-10, 00:41

Hello Nelson

Sounds like you need to get yourself a complete WW2 Jeep manual, which will give you step by step instructions for most repairs.

I know Portrayal Press has a good reprint. Which should be able to answer most of your questions.

I have one and find it very usefull.

Thanks
Eric

BCA · #5 15-10-10, 02:22

Thank you Eric for stating the obvious; don't start a vehicle project without the manuals. Military vehicle manuals are very complete and thorough. In particular the basic MB/GPW manual TM9-803 (readily available; I stock them @$40), answer all of the questions that Nelson84 has asked.
Personally I can't imagine starting a project without the pertinent manuals.
.......... Brian

nelson84 · #6 15-10-10, 03:30

I have a maintenance manual TM-10-1513, but it kind of sucks.

nelson84 · #7 19-10-10, 06:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCA

Thank you Eric for stating the obvious; don't start a vehicle project without the manuals. Military vehicle manuals are very complete and thorough. In particular the basic MB/GPW manual TM9-803 (readily available; I stock them @$40), answer all of the questions that Nelson84 has asked.
Personally I can't imagine starting a project without the pertinent manuals.
.......... Brian

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