I used a straightened coat hanger to dig out mine. It was full of crud. I then pressure washed that hole to break it loose even more. I, however, was doing a full rebuild and hot tanked the block soon after. You probably don’t want that crap making its way into the water pump. Flush it. Lots.

Last edited by Fox; 09/14/2020 4:03 AM.

1970 Chevrolet C10
Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny
Follow the build in the Project Journal
1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually
"Ole Red Girl"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pictures here
1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's
Parts trucks-
1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300