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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Starting a 6.0/4L80 conversion next month in my 72 and was wondering if there were any other options for the trans dipstick other than something like a lokar. One thought was to us the lower portion of the factory tube and a portion of the uppper tube tacked together. I could then use the factory tube dipstick but will have to cut it down to show the proper level. I think I can use the lower portion of the engine dipstick and do the same. Done a search but cant seem to find what I am looking for, or I am looking in the wrong place!
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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What is the matter with the stock dipsticks? You just need to match the engine dipstick to whatever pan you use (probably f-body pan). And all the factory trans dipsticks seem to fit fine. I used a f-body trans dipstick, but after I put everything in I realized that a truck one would have looked cleaner. The f-body one fit good, but not as clean as a truck one would have looked.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Engine/trans are out of a van so the dipsticks are both a mile long. I will look at the truck stuff. That might work out better.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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I almost used the f body it fit fine but came into the bay farther than I wanted. I used the locar.
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Here you go:

http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...=&Store_Code=2

It says '95 and earlier, but is working just fine on mine. Price is right $16.33 + Shipping, and good service.

Pat

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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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lokar on mine. For 45 bucks you cant go wrong.

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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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Thank everyone!
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