Re: What dipstick are you using with headers?
[Re: 70Duster440]
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03/15/10 08:44 PM
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Is it possible to cut the tab off and tack it on with a mig welder in another location? Just a thought, if you have a welder.
2004 Dodge Rumble Bee 5.7 Hemi
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
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Re: What dipstick are you using with headers?
[Re: ahy]
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03/15/10 11:24 PM
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I tried 3 setups. First was a Mancini "outside the headers" design. It worked great on the engine stand but wants to take up the same space as the power steering in the car. Next was the flexible dipstick. It seemed to wipe the oil off when pulled around turns and I couldn't read it.
Finally I ordered a stock chrome re-pop stick. it fits between the header flange and tube. The stabilizing tab bolts to the engine mounting bracket bolt. It works fine. Its just a PITA to pull it if the headers need pulled. The engine mount bolt is not easy to get at. And I did need to sand down the end to get it to fit the block.
I don't want o go through with that chrome one again it fought me and when I was done the stick was hard to get in and out. I swear it was triple plated!!! Did you have to do anything to the Mancini race dipstick to get it to fit in the block?
Also Thanks for the pics 70 Duster...Mine is a B-body and has spool type mounts with manual steering & Hooker headers. I think I can get that to work like you did...
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Re: What dipstick are you using with headers?
[Re: 383man]
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03/16/10 08:52 AM
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Mine looks similar to Rons. It is a trans dapt. It has the mounting tab just like the stock dipstick that mounts to the engine mount bolt. I had to grind the end that slid into the block a little since it was too big but I'd rather have it too tight than too loose.
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: What dipstick are you using with headers?
[Re: QuickBpBp]
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03/16/10 06:44 PM
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I tried 3 setups. First was a Mancini "outside the headers" design. It worked great on the engine stand but wants to take up the same space as the power steering in the car. Next was the flexible dipstick. It seemed to wipe the oil off when pulled around turns and I couldn't read it.
Finally I ordered a stock chrome re-pop stick. it fits between the header flange and tube. The stabilizing tab bolts to the engine mounting bracket bolt. It works fine. Its just a PITA to pull it if the headers need pulled. The engine mount bolt is not easy to get at. And I did need to sand down the end to get it to fit the block.
I don't want o go through with that chrome one again it fought me and when I was done the stick was hard to get in and out. I swear it was triple plated!!! Did you have to do anything to the Mancini race dipstick to get it to fit in the block?
Also Thanks for the pics 70 Duster...Mine is a B-body and has spool type mounts with manual steering & Hooker headers. I think I can get that to work like you did...
As I remember the Mancini racing dipstick fit the block with no adjustment required. It just didn't fit my engine compartment with PS.
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Re: What dipstick are you using with headers?
[Re: BloFish]
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03/28/10 12:17 PM
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I use the Milodon also.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-22070/
Same here
Well I used this one and had to unbolt the motor mount and jack the motor up to install it. Big block with manual steering,spool mounts and Hooker Super comps. I then went to put the dipstick in and it is extremely difficult to get in and out and stops right where the braided tube goes into the collar. I have to spin it to go past that point. Also that collar is why I had to pull the mount to get it in.....
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