Post by sc397 on Mar 5, 2013 17:42:36 GMT -8
Let us start first by examining the various types of Dip Sticks. Now 67rogueXcode supplied the first dipstick in the row for his faked 1967 343. (Shh, don't tell anybody) Obviously completely wrong, having the red tip. I don't think that the red tips came out until mid-year '74. I believe it was to designate which engines had the hardened valve seats. Not to mention it is the wrong color further implying that it was from a '74. And last but not least, it has a curve to it! We all know that the 1967 343 had a straight dip stick tube. Oh well, I will see what I can do with it. Notice the red dip stick. Screams IH or California engine. Either that or, it was one I painted red myself. And the yellow Jeep sticks. Helloo, how obvious can that be....
OK, now lets look at the oily end of things. Obviously no quality control here. Each stick's "ADD:" and ":FULL" locating marks are in a different location yet, they are all lined up at the top as mounted in the tube. How are we to know if the readings are accurate!!? Ahhh!!
The tube.. Again, My God what happened to the quality. Here are two genuine Jeep replacement tubes. A quarter inch difference in length??!! Wowa, back up the short bus. You mean that not only is the stick not accurate but we have to worry about the tube!?? Wow, this is getting complicated..
The install.. Ok so the bubbles (upsets) are all over the map and you can ruin a tube just by trying to install it. Gee, I wonder if it would install easier if I grind the first bubble down. Oh and maybe a little petroleum jelly (the lonely mechanics friend) would help ease the tube home. And hey, ever wonder what that little o-ring that comes in the gasket kit was for? Well, now you know.
Now we have to get mechanical.. Ease the tube in hole A provided in the block. It will automatically go through the hole B provided in the baffle plate in the oil pan. Amazing. Now don't get excited and ram her home just yet. First locate the top in it's final location.
Confidential... Tool specifically designed for AMC Dipschtick install by ARJ Enterprises, patent pending. For your eyes Only. OK so, you take a hack saw to a 1/4" nipple.
Sink her home with a couple taps with the engine hammer.
Sorry, I just couldn't think of any more BS to go with it
OK, now lets look at the oily end of things. Obviously no quality control here. Each stick's "ADD:" and ":FULL" locating marks are in a different location yet, they are all lined up at the top as mounted in the tube. How are we to know if the readings are accurate!!? Ahhh!!
The tube.. Again, My God what happened to the quality. Here are two genuine Jeep replacement tubes. A quarter inch difference in length??!! Wowa, back up the short bus. You mean that not only is the stick not accurate but we have to worry about the tube!?? Wow, this is getting complicated..
The install.. Ok so the bubbles (upsets) are all over the map and you can ruin a tube just by trying to install it. Gee, I wonder if it would install easier if I grind the first bubble down. Oh and maybe a little petroleum jelly (the lonely mechanics friend) would help ease the tube home. And hey, ever wonder what that little o-ring that comes in the gasket kit was for? Well, now you know.
Now we have to get mechanical.. Ease the tube in hole A provided in the block. It will automatically go through the hole B provided in the baffle plate in the oil pan. Amazing. Now don't get excited and ram her home just yet. First locate the top in it's final location.
Confidential... Tool specifically designed for AMC Dipschtick install by ARJ Enterprises, patent pending. For your eyes Only. OK so, you take a hack saw to a 1/4" nipple.
Sink her home with a couple taps with the engine hammer.
Sorry, I just couldn't think of any more BS to go with it