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04-14-2011 07:21 AM
Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks
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It has been a month since I installed the new...
It has been a month since I installed the new dipstick along with the 4 quarts of (re)filtered ATF which means the level is well above the transmission dipstick hole. The floor/drip pan are still...
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03-17-2011 05:48 AM
Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks
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Matt - the OEM O-rings were too small in cross...
Matt - the OEM O-rings were too small in cross section(1/16), the next(3/32), evidently still too small so now, if I ever reinstall the Lokar, I'll try a 3rd size(1/8) cross section. Any grease -...
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03-16-2011 01:29 PM
Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks
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Update I ordered a Hughes locking dipstick...
Update
I ordered a Hughes locking dipstick which arrived this afternoon. Of course, with the engine set back, needed some modifications. First of all, the mounting tab they had welded on it - no... -
03-13-2011 07:56 AM
Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks
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Steve - I wouldn't have any complaint if it was a...
Steve - I wouldn't have any complaint if it was a cheap knock off. It is an $100+/- Lokar firewall mount and installed per their instructions with just a little bit of silicone - their verbal...
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03-13-2011 05:32 AM
Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks
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Steve - when Lokar sent me the second, I was able...
Steve - when Lokar sent me the second, I was able to put a little bit larger O-rings on but the grooves need to be opened some for even larger and right now, all my tools aren't handy. The hole in...
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03-12-2011 02:19 PM
Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks
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Oh well - I know Ford components - and not a BB...
Oh well - I know Ford components - and not a BB (belly button) part so I just ordered a Hughes from Summit and will mod if necessary. Thanks for lookin' anyhow:whacked:
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03-12-2011 07:00 AM
Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks
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Aftermarket dipsticks
After two fancy Lokar transmission dipsticks, the first with the single 'O' ring as the seal, the second, replaced under warranty is their modified version with two, and I still have a drool of ATF....
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