Dipstick q's

[Cuda416]

Just got a stock replacement engine oil dipstick tube for our 5.9 and it doesn't seem to fit quite right. When I put it into the hole and line of the mounting tab, it sits away from the engine at quite a distance, 3-4 inches. I seem to recall it being secured to the end of the passenger head. Is it normal to simply bend them into shape?

Also, we're in need of a transmission dipstick and tube that will fit a 65 valiaint w/904. Stock or junk yard stuff is preferred for cost reasons.

Anyone?

 

[1994redram]

The stock truck 5.9 magnum dipstick bolts to the alternator/accessory bracket.

 

[brian6pac]

Be careful and just bend it to fit

 

[Cuda416]

The stock truck 5.9 magnum dipstick bolts to the alternator/accessory bracket.

Well that answers that. Thanks!

 

[Cuda416]

Be careful and just bend it to fit

I'll probably try that just because we have it now. Unless I can still return it and get a generic one.

 

[Cuda416]

Any info on 904 tubes for this car?

 

[Cuda416]

Found this at Mancini...

904 Torqueflight Indicator & Tube Assembly

Says it's for a 66+ a body. Is there that much difference between a 66 and a 65 that this wont fit a 65?

 

[Yellow Duster]

That dip stick would not work, it is calibrated to the factory truck oil pan. You need a dipstick and tube to match the oilpan you're using.

 

[Cuda416]

That dip stick would not work, it is calibrated to the factory truck oil pan. You need a dipstick and tube to match the oilpan you're using.

It's for the transmission, not engine oil.

EDIT, sorry, you're referring to the first part of the post, thanks

 

[TrailBeast]

 

[Cuda416]

Ouch!

 

[mchartier105]

I bought one of these.

Small Block Chrysler 318-360 Aluminum Handle Engine Oil Dipstick Mopar | eBay

I cut the original truck tube down to match the new chrome tube length and used the fancy aluminum dipstick with the cut down truck dipstick tube, works great for me!