Posted By: JERICOGTX
Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 10:08 AM
What is everyone using for a locking dipstick for their 727, BESIDES a Lokar setup? Looking for a budget setup, for my nephew.
Thanks.
Posted By: tboomer
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 10:18 AM
Jeff...Om my old 64 I got a GM one from a junkyard...I can't remember what year but it was a truck one I cut down.
Posted By: Blusmbl
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 11:48 AM
https://www.amazon.com/ATI-Performance-Products-726491-Dipstick/dp/B003NF2HGEI went with this one. Junkyard would be cheaper for sure but this was the cheapest one I could find new.
Posted By: Tig
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 12:18 PM
I just made a positive lock for the Lokar one. The rule changed a season or 2 ago, we needed to keep the flexible dipstick tube due to the CSR shield, the push lock was insufficient according to the rulebook and the techs were happy with it so all good.
Posted By: GY3
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 01:38 PM
I got groused at by a tech inspector for that recently. This may be the solution...
Posted By: Brad_Haak
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 02:59 PM
Posted By: 11secdart
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 03:03 PM
I used the ATI locking plug for years but it doesn't have a dip stick , my dip stick tubes always seemed to leak by the trans. At Carlisle last year I bought an A&A dip stick and tube it fits nice and tight , no more leaks and it has the dip stick and locking handle.
Posted By: GY3
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 03:10 PM
I bought that one and tried to install. I was less than happy with the rubber seal fitment at the bottom so it hangs on my wall.
Posted By: Bad340fish
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 04:27 PM
I safety wire mine down. It has passed NHRA tech staff before.
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 04:33 PM
I use the same style one as Mancini sells...Not any issues with it and all clears the CSI shield.
Posted By: n20mstr
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 04:38 PM
GM car at the junkyard...FREE
Posted By: cudaman1969
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/24/23 07:26 PM
Every time I’m at Pic-Part I get one off a Chevy truck or van, $0, I wound it it up stick in in the bag. Checkout lady says no charge. Get the right amount of oil in trans then cut new stick about same length, stick in and where the fluid shows make a good mark, done.
Posted By: cudatom
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/25/23 12:21 AM
I bought that one and tried to install. I was less than happy with the rubber seal fitment at the bottom so it hangs on my wall.
I have rhos on two different cars. The one w/o the shield was simple. With the shield it took a little finessing. Trim rhe bracket and slightly change the bracket angle. Took about 10 extra minutes.
Posted By: carnut68
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/25/23 05:41 AM
Every time I’m at Pic-Part I get one off a Chevy truck or van, $0, I wound it it up stick in in the bag. Checkout lady says no charge. Get the right amount of oil in trans then cut new stick about same length, stick in and where the fluid shows make a good mark, done.
This. And it's cheap and works.
Posted By: dvw
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/25/23 11:27 AM
A couple isssues with the GM stick. First the calibration is off. Easily remidied by drilling out the rivet holding the unit together. Then take a stock mopar stick and cut the top off. Grind it down to the GM width. Then drill a hole and use a small bolt and nut with loctite to put it back together. The bigger issue is that the GM tube is slightly smaller in diameter. It won't really lock. A single wrap of electrical tape around the rubber is enought to tighten it up. But eventially a new piece of tape is needed. This winter I'm going to build a swedge to shink the top of the tube.
Doug
Posted By: J_BODY
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/25/23 01:41 PM
The one in the Mancini link has the larger seal you DEFINITELY want!
Posted By: Brad_Haak
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/25/23 04:33 PM
Correction: I have one that's designed to work w/ a CSR shield:
https://www.coperacingtrans.com/?product=727-big-block-stick-tube-wcsr-shieldI don't recall if I got it from Cope, but I definitely have that model... probably did since I got the shield from Cope when he had one while everyone else was waiting for orders to be filled.
Posted By: cudaman1969
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 10/28/23 05:03 PM
I just checked both of the ones I got off the GMC trucks, both fit nice. Easy in and after locked it won’t come out. If pics are needed I can supply.
Posted By: 440lebaron
Re: Locking dipsticks for 727 - 11/02/23 12:53 AM
i use the GM one, cut the stick off and use OEM stick for checking
i have a dozen or so $15 shipped lower 48