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Missing dipstick

Last post 07-06-2009, 1:20 PM by Bill Young. 1 replies.
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  •  07-05-2009, 11:05 PM 20075

    Missing dipstick

    My 67 BJ8 dipstick is MIA. I need to know the length of tube sticking out of block. Length of stick protruding down thru tube in block. Also need the location of oil level marks on stick. Thanks for the help.
  •  07-06-2009, 1:20 PM 20082 in reply to 20075

    Re: Missing dipstick

    If you can't get the information on the tube and dip stick you may try to make your own from one from another type car. I did that on my latest project, a MGA with a 6 cylinder engine. I used a piece of steel tubing of the right diameter for a snug fit that I bought at the local hardware store and the dipstick from a MG T series engine. To get the markings correct, just fill the sump with one quart less than the recommended amount and check the stick, filing a notch where that level is and then adding one more quart and marking again at that level. A metal stamp kit will provide an F and L to stamp at the marks indicating full and low. This is especially handy when you've added an enlarged sump for racing or an oil cooler and lines and added capacity in that manner.


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