Re: Checking transmission fluid
Posted by HH56 On 2011/9/17 10:06:59
Kev, I agree pan is too thin to tap but was thinking something along this line with a fitting where you just drill a hole. There is a gasket and nut on either side to provide support and do the actual sealing--either flare or compression on the tube. Just a thought that it might be more conducive to the average home guy rather than needing to have something welded. Brazing would be permanent and more secure though.
I am thinking more & more along the lines of the Locar setup being a better way to go. With it being flexible, it should be very easy to make an adapter to use the existing opening. Just stick the end straight down into that hole and the pan. I can think of a couple of ways that might work and if I had an older Ultra, would try something. Cortcomps rubber sleeve is a start but think maybe a step further with metal to prevent any chance of movement giving a varying reading. There's a different assy 52-4 and not quite sure what was changed so might need 2 versions.
As to calibration, just use the existing dipstick to first make sure level is proper. Pull dipstick out and mount the adapter and new stick and mark the spot. Advantages would be no downtime, no new pan gasket, no chance of any leaks, and the next owner could revert if wanted.
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I am thinking more & more along the lines of the Locar setup being a better way to go. With it being flexible, it should be very easy to make an adapter to use the existing opening. Just stick the end straight down into that hole and the pan. I can think of a couple of ways that might work and if I had an older Ultra, would try something. Cortcomps rubber sleeve is a start but think maybe a step further with metal to prevent any chance of movement giving a varying reading. There's a different assy 52-4 and not quite sure what was changed so might need 2 versions.
As to calibration, just use the existing dipstick to first make sure level is proper. Pull dipstick out and mount the adapter and new stick and mark the spot. Advantages would be no downtime, no new pan gasket, no chance of any leaks, and the next owner could revert if wanted.
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