Swing out radiator, antifreeze color, compressor belt, and . . .

[davidkerryedwards]

Yes. At least on my 82 there are both electric (Sporlan) and gate valves that
control the
flow of coolant thru the chassis heaters. They would need to be open to drain
the whole
system. There's a gate valve at each side of the engine, a Sporlan valve in the
front. I think
there's also another valve in the right rear underneath if I recall correctly.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brent Swartzentruber"
<swartzentruber1@...> wrote:
>
> This question just occured to me after reading one of Tom's old
> posts about draining the coolant - do I have to open some valves
> somewhere (heaters?) in order to get all the coolant out.
>
> The previous owner said the engine heaters don't work, but that
> could mean anything coming from him. Are there valves for these
> heaters that could be trapping coolant?
>
> Brent
> 77FC31
> Ventura, CA
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brent Swartzentruber"
> <swartzentruber1@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm in the process of pulling apart the front of my 77FC31 for the
> > first time. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it has a
> swing-
> > out radiator (the previous owner didn't know what that was when I
> > asked, but the original owner must have been on top of things).
> > None of the hoses are long enough to allow it to swing out, so I'm
> > guessing I will have to drain the coolant and remove the hoses to
> > properly inspect the front of the engine and the belts. Any
> > recommendations on hose and/or hose length for this setup.
> >
> > I drained a small amount of coolant from the radiator. It was
> very
> > clean and a yellow color. Any ideas on the brand of coolant?
> >
> > The dash AC is out of commission, so I'm tempted to remove the
> > compressor. How big of a job is this? Is there a drain for the
> > freon or whatever?
> >
> > Oh, and I figured out too late that the bumper swings down. What
> a
> > great idea.
> >
> > thanks in adance for the help . .
> > Brent
> > 77FC31
> > Ventura, CA
> >
>