[DeTomaso] Dipstick tube reach into block/oil pan

[Will Kooiman]

I used to use a Lokar style dipstick that only inserted into the block a
couple of inches.  It would catch on something - perhaps one of the baffles
on the 8qt pan.

I later switched to a stock Pantera dipstick.  It doesn't catch anymore.  I
attribute it to the longer tube stuck in the block.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Ken Green
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 1:03 PM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Dipstick tube reach into block/oil pan

I noticed that the Pantera dip stick I bought has a tube that reaches about
10 inches into the engine.  The engine had a regular Ford dip stick (maybe
Windsor) with a tube that only reaches about 3 inches into the engine with
more exposed rod.  Any ideas why the difference and if a Cleveland should
have the longer tube reach?
 
Ken
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