if your looking down on the petcock from the top of the radiator turn the petcock to the right to loosen it and to the left to tighten.
FACING the petcock, turn it CLOCKWISE, as if you are screwing it IN. Many times it is a little rusted and hard to turn. Before you start, spray it with any number of products available for rusted or stuck threads, such as WD-40. Then use pliers to gently turn the petcock to the RIGHT. GOOD LUCK!
Replace petcock with a properly sized plug Be sure you turned the petcock back in all the way. Try opening and re-closing petcock,may be some trash in it.On mine you have to push in on the petcock and turn it to re-seat it.
counterclockwise but you may have to pull it
Counter-clockwise to open
To drain the radiator on a 2000 Ford Ranger, you typically turn the petcock valve counterclockwise to open it. Ensure you have a suitable container positioned to catch the coolant. Once the coolant has drained, turn the valve clockwise to close it securely. Always consult your owner's manual for specific instructions and precautions.
Turn it counter clockwise to open.
First turn off the gas at the petcock. Remove the hose from the petcock and attach your own that is long enough to reach your container.
A petcock is a fuel swich on the petrol tank that can turn the flow of petrol to the engine on and off. It usually has a on, off and sometimes reserve setting.
Open the radiator petcock by turning in the normal direction, left. See "Related Questions" below for much much more...
To open turn clockwise To totally remove turn body counter-clockwise
If it is a plug -- turn it counterclockwise to remove If it is a "petcock" turn it clockwise to open