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Re: [GMCnet] BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix [message #302863 is a reply to message #302754]

Thu, 30 June 2016 05:33

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On 6/28/2016 11:42 AM, Matt Colie wrote:
> Our otherwise great Onan erupted into a cloud of smoke at the fireworks. I shut it down promptly.
> The dipstick has gotten so loose in the tube that not only does it not seal, but the crankcase pressure will easily blow by it.
> I wrapped it with teflon tape and put it back on-line as it was a hot night. This worked, but I know it won't last long.
> The seal does not look replaceable. JimK might have new, but the shipping would have to exceed the part cost.
>
> Does anybody have a plan to make the dipstick stay tight?
>
> Matt
>
I added some "O" rings to mine. It stayed in place and sealed the tube.

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		BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: Matt Colie on Tue, 28 June 2016 10:42
		Re: BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: A Hamilto on Tue, 28 June 2016 11:35
		Re: BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: JohnL455 on Tue, 28 June 2016 12:26
		Re: [GMCnet] BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: Tangerine on Thu, 30 June 2016 05:33
		Re: [GMCnet] BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: Bullitthead on Thu, 30 June 2016 11:16
		Re: BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: Chris Tyler on Thu, 30 June 2016 13:02
		Re: BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: Matt Colie on Fri, 01 July 2016 17:00
		Re: BF (4.0) Dipstick blow-out fix By: John Heslinga on Sat, 02 July 2016 20:24
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