D315 engine drain

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K100

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Hello all,

Cold weather is coming to my area. This engine is in a 1955 BE crane. I have drained the radiator and left the valve open. Is there any drain plugs on the engine block itself?

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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 7:10 AM

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Look on the Left side of engine under the starting pinion. There's a drain plug that will drain the block.

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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 7:41 AM

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