IHI coolant return

Im having trouble removing the hex plug for the coolant return on my '83 block. If I dont get it out, is there another location that I can tap into to drain the coolant? I was thinking the upper radiator hose or the line going into the heater core. Any thoughts?

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87 Ranger 2.3T 5spd
(2) 88 Ranger GT 2.9 5spd
86 Daytona Turbo Z 2.2T auto trans

[This message has been edited by longbedGTs (edited 08-01-2005).]

Heat, pb blaster and gentle tapping to vibrate it loose

i think what pete is trying to say, but is too lazy to do so, is "no, the coolant needs to go there for a reason. ford put it there, leave it there."

JMHO

moller