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Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265404 is a reply to message #265403] Mon, 03 November 2014 21:31 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ray Erspamer is currently offline  Ray Erspamer   United States
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Do you have any pictures Ken??

On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
> Kerry, et al,
>
> For your front access transmission dipstick, consider just modifying the
> existing dipstick tube rather than replacing it. There's a bend in the
> tube just above the FD. I drilled a 3/8" hole there, then distorted the
> hole to a "warped oval" with a 3/8" rod. Into that hole I brazed a 3/8" x
> 12" tube, trimmed so it didn't extend but 1/32" or less into the dipstick
> tube. A compression coupling and additional tubing extends the 12" to the
> driver's side of the radiator.
>
> With the minor interference inside the dipstick tube, I can still use the
> OEM dipstick, with its top seal and vent (essential). For the extended
> dipstick, I use a 1/8" steel cable, with the lower end brazed to eliminate
> raveling and provide a markable/readable surface. I made a T-handle from
> 1/2" Lexan with a set screw to hold the cable at the proper calibrated
> length. The "vertical" part of the T is drilled to fit over the 3/8"
> tube. The small cable can share the dipstick tube with the flat original,
> but if one wanted to, they could cut the original off short of the new tube.
>
> It's worked for me for several years; your results may vary. :-)
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 8:31 PM, Kerry Pinkerton
> wrote:
>
>> Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month
>> due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I started getting
>> ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I
>> found this:
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html
>>
>> ...
>
>> Yes, I'm going to implement a front access dip stick but what if
>> something happens while driving?
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