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    #1

    Dipstick issue

    so I got this new Chrome Dipstick from Summit...made by Trans Dept...
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku


    but I'm trying to figure out how this thing attaches...the stock one was just stuck in there and pulled right out with no problem...(mounts in block)...and this new one goes in there but its real loose and I'm afrqaid that oil might start spilling outta that hole where it's at....
    am I supposed to hammer it in or something?(I wouldnt think so)
    it does have this bracket thingy on it as you can see in the picture of the part but I cant figure an angle to have it bolt with the headers.

    anyone have any advice for me?
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    #2
    wrong stick colin.......looks like timing cover mount to me........nobody makes an aftermarket dipstick and tube.....i've been using mark7 dipsticks and tubes.....i'm out of dipsticks but i have some brand new tubes in stock

    here right from summits description "Dipstick with Tube, Engine, Chrome Steel Tube/Polished Billet Handle, Ford, 260-289-302, Front Sump, Each" no fit mang!

    1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
    2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
    1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
    1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
    2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
    1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

    please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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      #3
      I think this one might fit

      http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

      Don't hold me to that but it says 83-93, probably Mustang and it is a ford racing part. About the only stuff they actually make for 80s vehicles is Mustang related. Its the right shape for a Mustang dipstick at any rate.
      86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
      5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

      91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

      1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

      Originally posted by phayzer5
      I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

      Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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        #4
        looks like the right shape......not a bad price either for chrome

        1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
        2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
        1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
        1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
        2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
        1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

        please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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          #5
          Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
          I think this one might fit

          http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

          Don't hold me to that but it says 83-93, probably Mustang and it is a ford racing part. About the only stuff they actually make for 80s vehicles is Mustang related. Its the right shape for a Mustang dipstick at any rate.

          Yep, that stick works well. Got one on the LTD. I dug up my original dipstick for the Mercury, but the LTD's original motor had a pan-mounted dipstick and I got the Ford Racing one for $5 at a swap meet. Just be prepared for a very tight fit in the block - either put an open-end wrench on it and smack it with a hammer, or carefully sand or grind it to slightly reduce the OD.

          I actually lived with one of those other ones for a couple of years till I figured out it was the wrong part, and that's why I had the bend the heck out of it to install it. :p
          2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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            #6
            ahh...fvck... I'm such a Dipstick

            I thought I selected block mount..ugh...UGH!

            is there anyone here that wants it?
            its not worth returning it..I would loose too much money.
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              #7
              Originally posted by Mr. Land Yacht View Post
              ahh...fvck... I'm such a Dipstick
              Sorry mang, that's just funny lol

              2001 Ford Crown Victoria P71 - "The Fire Engine"
              1985 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series
              But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

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                #8
                I had to say that...I thought it sounded funny too

                well, I talked with their customer service and they're going to knock out he handling charge for the new dipstick...and refund my money for the wrong Dipstick and shipping fee...so, not bad at all.

                the womang that helped me was very talkitive...very nice...I'm a very talkative person, so of course that call lasted about 30mins.
                Last edited by Mr. Land Yacht; 10-10-2007, 10:49 PM.
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                  #9
                  excellent!

                  1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                  2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                  1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                  1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                  2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                  1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                  please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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                    #10
                    Cool.
                    86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                    5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                    91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                    1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                    Originally posted by phayzer5
                    I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

                    Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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                      #11
                      yes yes, I'm very happy.
                      I'll post pics of the new dipstick likely saturday when I get it...its going to my budyd's place...its just easier to have it dropped off on his porch and have him hand it to me the next day then to drive all the way to the UPS depot every time.

                      btw, Gadget73, thanx for the link!
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Mr. Land Yacht View Post
                        the womang that helped me was very talkitive...very nice...I'm a very talkative person, so of course that call lasted about 30mins.
                        meh, she's probably scarey ugly :p On a different note, springs this weekend?

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                          #13
                          yea, she prolly is...she was in her 40s...but that dont mean she's ugly...but she's prolyl not hawt either.

                          sorry, Ivan, I wont have any time this weekend...check with me the weekend of Oct 20th.
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                            #14
                            aight, will do

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                              #15
                              so I dropped off that return at UPS today...I guess I kinda misunderstood...they emailed me a return label for UPS, so I didnt have to pay anything, just dropped it off.
                              now THAT'S what I call service...dont have to pay to ship the item back and dont have to pay for the handling charge on the new part...that's kick ass!
                              I'll post again with my new dipstick when I get that on this weekend.
                              Last edited by Mr. Land Yacht; 10-12-2007, 03:30 PM.
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