Head Gasket Replacment ?

[Anonymous]

Im changing the head gasket on a 1961 223 ci and i was wanting to know if there is a drain plug located on the block to drain all the coolant out? and 1 more question didnt ford put dowl guide pins in this engine to line up the head ?
Thanks

 

[CobraSix]

John...there is one drain plug...but a number of things that will drain coolant out:

the actual drain is on the radiator:

The temperature sending unit will drain as well...but if all you want to do is replace the head gasket...it is easiest to drain from the radiator.

Slade

 

[Anonymous]

On the passenger side of the block there should be a 1/4 NPT plug which will also drain the block, but like Cobra said, the radiator drain cock works very well and is often easier to access.