52carl,
Took your advice on the thermostat, but rather than buy a new one, I drilled a 1/8" hole in mine.
I also decided to do the "compressed air thing" at the drain cock hole, worked great.
5 or 6 shots of air from my compressor nozzle (pressed up against) the hole with the drain cock removed
and it began to flow like a freakin' river.
Jerry, I got my squirrel cage ready to go.
I'm anxious to do it, I'll let y'all know in a couple of days, (waiting on other parts)
This forum has been great, thanks guys..
Jim