FrankWest107 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have a detatched free standing Model A engine.How can I be certain that there is NO WATER trapped in the block that could cause ice damage during the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 If it is sitting with no hoses on the inlet and outlet there's no way it could have enough water to do any damage.Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Some engines have a pipe plug or valve screwed into the water jacket on the side opposite the valves and manifolds. It is there to drain the engine, this is important on cars that have a high mounted water pump because draining the rad does not drain the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I've always just drained the radiator completely and never had any freezing problem over winter. There is no block drain on a Model A ford so by disconnecting the hoses should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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