What can I replace the stock Durango dipstick tube with? Magnum crate motors seem to have a straighter, shorter dipstick tube. The stock one is pretty tall and maybe I'll run into hood clearance problems with the duster.
Dipstick for magnum
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The stock dip stick and hood clearance problems?
I'm sorry, but do you hear yourself????????
I'm sorry, but do you hear yourself????????
RBS, why would he need to cut a stock tube, that fits without hood clearance?
Ok, maybe I'm the dipstick. Forgive me, the kids have been sick, so we're a little tired around here. The one on the motor (from a durango) is tall and I suppose it looks a little out of place. Looking at the photos of magnum crate motors, they seem to have a nice short relatively straight dipstick. All the aftermarket dipsticks are listed for LA motors up to say 91. Would any of them work for me? I have the Kevco 6 qt pan on the motor now.
dgc333
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The stock magnum moter from a Durango, Dakota, RAM sticks up past the acessories (alternator, AC condesor) which are on the top of the motor. It's probally a foot longer than is needed if you are putting the engine in a car with a convention acessory drive.
My bad, I'm sorry. I'm thinking LA dip stick which is barley above the head.
Don't sweat it. I've got a good (twisted) sense of humor. I guess it comes down to whether the diameter of the tubes are the same. I have no idea. I am assuming that when mopar made magnum crate motors, they used the same oil pan and dipstick kit that they sell seperately. What happens when I assume, though... Furthermore, whether it will work with the Kevco pan? I dont care about the fill marks. I assume that they will need to either be marked or changed depending on which one I buy.
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