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What dipstick are you using with headers? #640853 03/15/10 01:21 PM 03/15/10 01:21 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo OP Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo OP Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	I tried using my stock dipstick with a set of headers, but it looks kinda dumb because it's got that mounting tab with nothing to mount it to, and my dipstick needs something to bolt to to keep it from flopping around. What are you guys using with headers? I was thinking about making my own clamp out of sheet metal that would wrap around a header tube. Any other ideas?

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #640854 03/15/10 01:30 PM 03/15/10 01:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,526 North Carolina cjskotni pro stock
cjskotni pro stock Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,526 North Carolina	I have a '73 Charger with a BB stroker and headers so I went through the same thing. I used a Milodan flexible dipstick (made out of stainless steel braided line material). IIRC, I bent the 90 degree bracket it had on it flat and attached another one I made out of aluminum (to extend it)and took it to a valve cover bolt. I am sure there is probably a better way to do this but this worked for me.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: cjskotni] #640855 03/15/10 04:05 PM 03/15/10 04:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty master
Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	I use the Milodon also. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-22070/

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: Lefty] #640856 03/15/10 04:35 PM 03/15/10 04:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,759 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,759 A collage of whims	How about a bracket that secures the tube to the motor mount area or a header bolt? On my racecar I use a sight tube on the pan itself, which we calibrated one quart at a time. It's basically a tygon tube between two 90-degree fittings, tall enough to have a range of several quarts.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: Lefty] #640857 03/15/10 07:56 PM 03/15/10 07:56 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA. Q QuickBpBp master
QuickBpBp master Q Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA.	Any pics of one installed with headers? That tab looks like it bolts right to the header and will be hot to handle...I need one and have to order ASAP and the chrome ones don't work well with headers and that are to big after the chroming process to fit in the hole...

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: QuickBpBp] #640858 03/15/10 08:36 PM 03/15/10 08:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State 70Duster440 super stock
70Duster440 super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State	Milodon mounted to header stud (BB A-body). 5867563-DipStick.jpg (119 downloads)

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: 70Duster440] #640859 03/15/10 08:44 PM 03/15/10 08:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,290 New Kent, Va. bobbyb pro stock
bobbyb pro stock Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,290 New Kent, Va.	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

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: bobbyb] #640860 03/15/10 09:51 PM 03/15/10 09:51 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 671 Wisconsin USA B Bill MeLater mopar
Bill MeLater mopar B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 671 Wisconsin USA	Just get a piece of 3/8 steel fuel line and make your own. The OD is slightly large but easy enough to get it to fit w/emery cloth. Weld a tab to fit whatever works best for you ( I used a valve cover bolt), check the oil level and re-mark stick if necessary. Cost about $2 and maybe 1/2 hour of your time.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: Bill MeLater] #640861 03/15/10 11:12 PM 03/15/10 11:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	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.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: ahy] #640862 03/15/10 11:24 PM 03/15/10 11:24 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA. Q QuickBpBp master
QuickBpBp master Q Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA.	Quote: 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...

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: QuickBpBp] #640863 03/16/10 01:16 AM 03/16/10 01:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I actually got the chrome one to work good for me. I had worked the dipstick hole when I did my block so the chrome tube went in without much trouble. Then a very small tack weld as I ran it on the outside of the headers. It has worked fine for over 3 years. Ron

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: 383man] #640864 03/16/10 08:52 AM 03/16/10 08:52 AM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,161 CT GTX MATT master
GTX MATT master Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,161 CT	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

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: Lefty] #640865 03/16/10 12:48 PM 03/16/10 12:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,474 On the run… BloFish I Live Here
BloFish I Live Here Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,474 On the run…	Quote: I use the Milodon also. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-22070/ Same here It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose… as long as you look good doing it! ‘65 A100 ‘69 ‘Cuda ‘73 Vega GT ‘06 Mega Cab ‘14 Mercedes SLK

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: BloFish] #640866 03/16/10 01:47 PM 03/16/10 01:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,247 Newfoundland C codfish master
codfish master C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,247 Newfoundland	Quote: Quote: I use the Milodon also. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-22070/ Same here Me three. BB 68 Dart. Used one of the header bolts to attach it. Here's a pic codfish Last edited by codfish; 03/16/10 01:50 PM.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: codfish] #640867 03/16/10 02:00 PM 03/16/10 02:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 231 Winnipeg, MB, Canada 71Plym enthusiast
71Plym enthusiast Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 231 Winnipeg, MB, Canada	I use a dipstick from Mancini. If I recall correctly, it attaches to the motor mount bolt.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: QuickBpBp] #640868 03/16/10 06:44 PM 03/16/10 06:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Quote: Quote: 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.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: ahy] #640869 03/16/10 08:24 PM 03/16/10 08:24 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,042 Mooresburg, Tn ' '72CudaRacer top fuel
'72CudaRacer top fuel ' Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,042 Mooresburg, Tn	I used a stock dipstick tube, cut the tab off and attached the tube to the header tube with a stainless steel hose clamp. Mines a race only car, you my not want do this to a street car.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: ahy] #640870 03/16/10 09:36 PM 03/16/10 09:36 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon D Dougsmopars top fuel
Dougsmopars top fuel D Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon	The chrome one is what i'm useing. Fit perfect with headers. I painted it engine color to be stock looking.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: Dougsmopars] #640871 03/16/10 11:34 PM 03/16/10 11:34 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 797 arizona, usa L lokalik super stock
lokalik super stock L Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 797 arizona, usa	lokar.

Re: What dipstick are you using with headers? [Re: BloFish] #640872 03/28/10 12:17 PM 03/28/10 12:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA. Q QuickBpBp master
QuickBpBp master Q Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA.	Quote: Quote: 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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