Re: 1951 Ultramatic
Posted by HH56 On 2020/11/12 10:24:45
I still think it would be possible to add an aftermarket flexible dipstick using the original cap and tube setup. Lokarhttps://www.lokar.com/trans-dipsticks.html and some of the other mfgs have flexible dipstick kits both in chrome or black which have either push in or threaded ends for the trans. I believe Lokars threaded type is their Anchor-Tight model. An extra Packard cap with dipstick should be readily available at any number of places so the original cap could be kept for reference while calibrating the new assy or future use if someone wanted the original setup back.
Once the extra cap is found remove the dipstick from that cap and drill a hole sized for the new tube assy. Depending on the type of dipstick tube either use the nut assy on the end to fasten the new dipstick to the old cap or get one of the premade adapters for the push in type assys. It should be a simple matter to use the original dipstick to calibrate new lines on the aftermarket unit. I believe there are also individual length tube assys and individual optional length dipsticks so a combination of parts might be needed if the extending length of the new dipstick is not long enough to match the old markings.
If the old cork gasket on the cap is suspect or might leak remove and replace it with a thicker O ring to make a good seal at the upper end of the short tube and also add extra friction to keep the cap tightly locked on. The handle end could be brought up using minimal bends and anchored to the firewall in a location similar to the Gear Start dipstick.
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Once the extra cap is found remove the dipstick from that cap and drill a hole sized for the new tube assy. Depending on the type of dipstick tube either use the nut assy on the end to fasten the new dipstick to the old cap or get one of the premade adapters for the push in type assys. It should be a simple matter to use the original dipstick to calibrate new lines on the aftermarket unit. I believe there are also individual length tube assys and individual optional length dipsticks so a combination of parts might be needed if the extending length of the new dipstick is not long enough to match the old markings.
If the old cork gasket on the cap is suspect or might leak remove and replace it with a thicker O ring to make a good seal at the upper end of the short tube and also add extra friction to keep the cap tightly locked on. The handle end could be brought up using minimal bends and anchored to the firewall in a location similar to the Gear Start dipstick.
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