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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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In what direction do you turn the radiator petcock - to open it - on a 1966/289 Mustang?
I don't want to break it going the wrong way!

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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counterclockwise.
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Thanks! - That's if I am looking directly at it form under the car - right?

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Yes, that's as you look right at it. They can get stuck pretty good and sometimes break though. Just have to be careful with it.
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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righty tighty..lefty loosey
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