transmission dipstick [message #362409] |
Mon, 15 February 2021 11:16 |
ktcnyc
Messages: 25 Registered: September 2020
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Hello- My coach has a crazy long dipstick for the tranny running to the front of the engine bay -also a cute lil funnel for adding fluid-that's the good part.
The problem is I can not get a good read on the fluid level. The fluid seems fresh and clear so I can barely tell if the level is OK. I do not want to overfill but unfilled is well, you know.
Was this converted from a short stick in the engine bay? It's a 1977 with a 455.
Any suggestions on how to read the light colored fluid on the very long stick?
Can or should I convert to a short stick-is that possible?
Thank you for any help on this
Kevin Cloutier
Kevin Cloutier -'77 Eleganza II-455, 6 disk brakes, Edelbrock carb, headers, , resident of NYC and Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
'72 MGB-GT & '73 MGB convertible
Member GMCMI since 8/20
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Re: transmission dipstick [message #362410 is a reply to message #362409] |
Mon, 15 February 2021 11:34 |
Ken Burton
Messages: 10030 Registered: January 2004 Location: Hebron, Indiana
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Yes that long stick is an aftermarket add-on. Yes it could be converted back if desired.
One of the things I do reading oil or trans fluid that is almost transparent, is to take a paper towel and lay the stick after dipping in the measurement area on the towel. Now you cab see which area of the stick has fluid on it and which area is clean.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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Re: transmission dipstick [message #362414 is a reply to message #362409] |
Mon, 15 February 2021 16:51 |
JohnL455
Messages: 4447 Registered: October 2006 Location: Woodstock, IL
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Also the odds of that thing being properly calibrated are not high. I find opening the hatch to check the fluid is also a good time to check PS fluid and look for any chaffed belts, hoses, errant fluids or odd odors.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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Re: transmission dipstick [message #362537 is a reply to message #362534] |
Thu, 25 February 2021 17:02 |
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Matt Colie
Messages: 8547 Registered: March 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan
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Richard RV wrote on Thu, 25 February 2021 15:08<snip>
I wouldn't go back to the let's-blast-hot-air-and-dust-into-the-coach-while-making-it-onerous-to-perform-frequent-maintenance short stick.
All the other under hatch inspection can be done with the engine off. That's how I prefer to do it.
Richard
Richard,
If your fan clutch works right, the cold fan will be disengaged before you can get the engine hatch loose.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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