CSF Radiator Drain Plug Extension (1 Viewer)

[Racer65]

So if I have an OEM radiator, which of these would I need??

If you have an OEM radiator, you can get a direct replacement from City Racer:

2F Radiator Drain Cock for Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45

Finally an OEM style radiator drain cock for Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series, except better. This drain cock is made of 304 stainless steel with a brass plug. Fits all years of 2F radiator. Replicating OEM design, this drain cock extends under the radiator frame to prevent splashing. Diameter...

www.cityracerllc.com

 

[GA Architect]

So if I have an OEM radiator, which of these would I need??

Eh, posted at the same time, just a second slower.......^^ see @Racer65 info above ^^

 

[sleepycruiser]

If you have an OEM radiator, you can get a direct replacement from City Racer:

2F Radiator Drain Cock for Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45

Finally an OEM style radiator drain cock for Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series, except better. This drain cock is made of 304 stainless steel with a brass plug. Fits all years of 2F radiator. Replicating OEM design, this drain cock extends under the radiator frame to prevent splashing. Diameter...

www.cityracerllc.com

Eh, posted at the same time, just a second slower.......^^ see @Racer65 info above ^^

Thanks. Just checked and the radiator from Toyota I ordered had one with it.

 

[Racer65]

@GA Architect
Question about this solution. On the OEM radiator, the drain cock is offset relative to the lower tube of the radiator, while on the CSF it's nearly directly under. If one were to install a solid drain cock on the CSF radiator, does it clear the hole in the radiator frame?

OEM drain cock:
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Drain cock drops down into the middle of the hole in the radiator frame underneath:
View attachment 3864541
CSF drain cock is not offset to the side as much:
View attachment 3864542

Can someone with a CSF radiator check if the drain hole is aligned with the hole in the radiator support underneath? If not, how much clearance is there?

 

[Fallon 40]

I'm in the middle of this right now. I just ordered your 16mm drain pipe. I will get a picture tonight when I get home but my drain is off center to the hole and my plastic drain plug is hitting the support. There is no way I could turn it to drain right now.

 

[Fallon 40]

On my 4/71 and the way it sits in the cradle this is how it looks. It's offset towards the engine.

 

[Racer65]

On my 4/71 and the way it sits in the cradle this is how it looks. It's offset towards the engine.
View attachment 3865716

If I read this correctly; that means even if a drain cock can be made to fit the radiator, it wouldn't make it through the hole, right? Maybe that's why CSF uses that stupid plug? Seems like it's designed to splash all over the place!

 

[Fallon 40]

If I read this correctly; that means even if a drain cock can be made to fit the radiator, it wouldn't make it through the hole, right? Maybe that's why CSF uses that stupid plug? Seems like it's designed to splash all over the place!

The way mine is sitting you are correct. I will need to open the hole up to allow clearance.
When I take it all a part I'm hoping I can shift it some to make the modification minimal.