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Trans Dipstick BB A-Body #795384 09/07/10 12:48 PM 09/07/10 12:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,476 Oh RacerGofKGB OP Got The Big One
RacerGofKGB OP Got The Big One Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,476 Oh	I have a 70 Dart with a low deck stroker/727 with 2" Fenderwell headers. Last weekend i was trying to get the tranny dipstic tube in and there was no way it was going to fit. So i try the ol "bend it a little over your knee" trick. Well i bent it allright. Bent it right in half. Im not too upset because i didnt figure it would fit all that well anyway. So I have been searching the intrawebs looking for different options. From reading on here, it would seem that certain GM dipstics will work on our old 727's. For my application, a flexible one would be very helpful. I found these on the EBAY: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flexible-...sQ5fAccessories Would this work? If not, What GM tranny should i be looking for?

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: RacerGofKGB] #795385 09/07/10 05:56 PM 09/07/10 05:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 612 Nampa, ID None2Slow mopar
None2Slow mopar Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 612 Nampa, ID	I know Lokar makes a flexible dipstick. You can get it from summit or im sure that 1 of the sponsers here can get it as well.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: None2Slow] #795386 09/07/10 06:14 PM 09/07/10 06:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 203 florida 7 74fldart enthusiast
74fldart enthusiast 7 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 203 florida	i know what you mean by trans. dipsitck tube in dart w bb = doesnt want to fit in there. i got mine to fit in by cutting off the bracket on it that bolts to the engine to trans bolt and then it would swivel more toward the pass. side and i made up my own bracket to bolt to the firewall. i looked at the lokar but i couldnt justify the 70 or 80 bucks. i do have regular under chassis headers tho. so i might of had more room than you. those tubes dont want to bend ive tried too but gave up before it bent in two. i dont think the gm would be the right depth stick and all but that price isnt bad at all.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: RacerGofKGB] #795387 09/07/10 08:14 PM 09/07/10 08:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State 70Duster440 super stock
70Duster440 super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State	I went with a locking dipstick from Mancini on my BB duster. It's close to the firewall but works fine and I like the improved seal at the trans.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: 74fldart] #795388 09/07/10 09:36 PM 09/07/10 09:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,476 Oh RacerGofKGB OP Got The Big One
RacerGofKGB OP Got The Big One Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,476 Oh	Quote: i looked at the lokar but i couldnt justify the 70 or 80 bucks. Yea i have a hard time justifying $80 for something as silly as a dipstick tube. I didnt think the $25-$30 for the flexable GM one was all that bad though.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: RacerGofKGB] #795389 09/07/10 10:29 PM 09/07/10 10:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,541 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,541 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	Easy fix but a little expensive, GO 4-SPEED! The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: Rhinodart] #795390 09/07/10 10:58 PM 09/07/10 10:58 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,476 Oh RacerGofKGB OP Got The Big One
RacerGofKGB OP Got The Big One Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,476 Oh	Im sure a 4 speed swap will cost just a smidge more than an $80 dipstick tube.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: RacerGofKGB] #795391 09/08/10 12:34 PM 09/08/10 12:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa. 6 65rbdodge master
65rbdodge master 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa.	the stock tube fit my 71 dart w/400. i remember it was hard to get the bolt in there but not impossible.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: 74fldart] #795392 09/08/10 04:06 PM 09/08/10 04:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A.	Quote: i got mine to fit in by cutting off the bracket on it that bolts to the engine to trans bolt and then it would swivel more toward the pass. side and i made up my own bracket to bolt to the firewall. . Do you have SOLID motor mounts ??? The dipstick is bolted to the engine/trans for a reason , packaging was not the reason .

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: JohnRR] #795393 09/08/10 07:41 PM 09/08/10 07:41 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 203 florida 7 74fldart enthusiast
74fldart enthusiast 7 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 203 florida	no , but i have a torque strap , glad you pointed that out as i havent fired it up yet since i did the mod. on the tube. i guess i should bolt it back to the motor to be safe.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: 74fldart] #795394 09/08/10 07:51 PM 09/08/10 07:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A.	Quote: no , but i have a torque strap , glad you pointed that out as i havent fired it up yet since i did the mod. on the tube. i guess i should bolt it back to the motor to be safe. Good idea, a torque strap only limits movement.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: RacerGofKGB] #795395 09/08/10 08:36 PM 09/08/10 08:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,313 Prospect, PA BSB67 master
BSB67 master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,313 Prospect, PA	Quote: Im sure a 4 speed swap will cost just a smidge more than an $80 dipstick tube. Yes, but worth it.

Re: Trans Dipstick BB A-Body [Re: 65rbdodge] #795396 09/08/10 09:54 PM 09/08/10 09:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	Quote: the stock tube fit my 71 dart w/400. i remember it was hard to get the bolt in there but not impossible. Same here and I use the same tube with either B or RB engine.Motor plate equipped. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

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