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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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What do you do without a dipstick? My headers will not allow the dipstick to be mounted. Does one rely on the oil level sensor in the pan (I guess that's what it is?). If so, how much oil does it need when the sensor goes off? -Bob
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Bend the dipstick and make it fit. I did.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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I cut the mount off my dipstick tube and brazed a short piece of 3/8 pipe to allow mounting it to a different bolt hole in the head.

You need to keep your dipstick to know how much to fill the sump.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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or get a Lokar custom dipstick
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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I'll have to take a look again - I know another person with the same headers got his to work.
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