Replacing lower water hose

[Clubless]

Planning to flush out radiator and engine block and replace hose. I have read a number of threads on the subject, but not clear on whether or not it is necessary to remove the magneto/distributor in order to get bolt out that’s behind it.


Gary

[Slim140]

It may be possible to do it without removing the mag/dist but it's probably easier to take it off. Just make sure you don't turn the mag/dist or the engine and it should be as simple as taking it off/bolting it back on. You may want to set your engine on #1TDC just in case something does get turned.

[Eugene]

No need to remove the distributor or magneto.

[inairam]

There is a nozzle that is recommended that I used to flush the block. It is for RV water tanks search on google "Water Heater Tank Rinser- RV Water Heater". It fits on a hose and helps get into the block.

$7-$10 on Amazon or if you have an RV place near by it will have it.

If it is warm enough and you have a pressure washer I was able to get a short nozzle gun in and that also flushed a lot out of the lower block.

[jsfarmall]

No need to take off the distributor. Can take off the cap if you want. Just makes it easier if the distributor was out of the way.