Re: Checking transmission fluid

Posted by BigKev On 2011/9/16 22:49:58

Existing linkage and exhaust pipe would make it a very tight fit on the right side of the pan on a 51-54. For sure needs to go on the left side.

If you look at the construction of the a '54 Gear Start filler tube, it is just a tube with a bend at the bottom, and a compression fitting and one piece of flat metal tack welded to it as a brace that attaches to a lower bell housing cover bolt.

So that being said.... drill a hole in the pan, and braze a brass or copper 1/2 female fitting to the pan. Then bed up a piece of 1/2 tubing with the matching compression fitting to the end of it. Tack or braze on a piece of metal to duplicate the brace and voila... a 54 GS like filler tube. Then just find a long dip stick and cut to length and mark as needed.

Next time I am under the car, I can take a pick of what the 54 one looks like if interested.

Probably someone could make these up for under $50 and sell as a kit for $125.