Allis-Chalmers — Draining the Cooling System
Maintenance
From a Allis-Chalmers owner's manual covering: 11000, 11000 MKIT, 11000MKII, T1Q00GMKII. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Allis-Chalmers 11000 / 11000MKII engine
Before you start
- When draining in freezing weather, make certain coolant flows freely from all drain cocks and the system drains completely.
Procedure
- Ensure engine is level for complete draining.
- Remove radiator or expansion tank cap.
- Open vent cocks in thermostat housing cover.
- Open drain cocks on right-hand side of cylinder block.
- Open drain cock at bottom of timing gear housing.
- Open drain cock at bottom of radiator if applicable.
- Open drain cock or plug at rear of water-cooled exhaust manifold if applicable.
- Remove coolant filter or filter drain plug (leave shutoff valves open).
- Open drain cock in expansion tank end bonnet to drain raw water if applicable.
- Loosen raw water pump end cover to drain raw water; tighten cover screws before starting.
Full service-parts list: Allis-Chalmers 11000 / 11000MKII engine →
Source: Allis-Chalmers owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.