ram 1500 drain plug ??

[map1]

i just installed a new water pump on my 95 ram pu 5.9 engind
i could not drainthe radiator thru thru the drain cock.. i know this is a crazy question ... but...
when the radiator is full i turn the plug ( looks like a ball cock valve)and no fluid comes out... anyone know anything about this..
I asusme that when its in horzontal posistion its closed and vertical its open?? i tried both way ad no fluid drains?? any suggestion oth then drain it fron the bootm radiator hose.... PLZ Help... i newbie here

thanks
Mike P

[TLFDJAS4X4]

I Just Changed My Coolant And Thought I Had The Same Problem. I Think You Didn't Open The Drain All The Way. It Doesn't Only Turn 90 Degrees. You Have To Keep Unscrewing The Plug Counter Clockwise. You Will Probably Need A Pliers. I Know It Seems As Though It Is Going To Break At First But That Is Normal. Hope This Helps.

[Haulin]

You got to take it all the way out and make sure your raditor cap is off also

[Anaudiophile]

Should've drained the rad through the lower rad hose while you had it off of the waterpump.
The draincocks are bad for tearing the o-ring while loosening it. If it leaks afterwards you'll need to replace the o-ring or the whole draincock. Just be careful you don't ruin the rad in the process.