Rootes1725cc

As I prepare this old 1592 engine for operation. (has been sitting for 30 years.) I came a cross a steel tubing line a little larger than the size of a brake line that comes from a connection on the block directly under the exhaust manifold, but close to the pan and then come out though a hole in the front motor mount and then stops. I am sure it connected to something at one time, but I have no idea what it would be for.

Any ideas for what it is supposed to be used?
I'll try and get a picture tomorrow.

Dana

It should have a little tap like this on the end. . .



- it is for draining coolant from the block. The above pic shows taps described as being for a land Rover but may be the same as for your Rootes motor - search : 'Land Rover Coolant Drain Tap' on ebay and, as if by magic, they will appear

Thanks for the reply.
Now that makes sense.

Yes, the little tap must be broken off.

I'm glad I did not try to start it up with out that!
(I can just imagine the car "peeing" a lime green river as I drive down the street)

I will add that to the ever growing parts list!

Went ahead and added my own abbreviated version.
Actually plenty of room around the exhaust pipe when it's in proper position.