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DAM RIGHT!!!!! That idea is SahWEEEET! 1 16.67%
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:42 PM   #1
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Custom Dipstick!!!!

my dad has a dipstick that goes right into the block and has a rod to measure the level. it has an O-ring to seal.

Im going to use a Stainless steel 3-16 Tig Rod and make my own handle.
i Dunno where im gonna get O rings, but they shouldnt be high.
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:44 PM   #2
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Re: Custom Dipstick!!!!

nope, o rings...very inexpensive. post pics when your done.
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:47 PM   #3
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Re: Custom Dipstick!!!!

forgot the pics.

My dad paid $30-40$ for his.
im thinking maby i should make a few extra's
Maby someone on the board will be interested.
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:57 PM   #4
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Re: Custom Dipstick!!!!

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forgot the pics.

My dad paid $30-40$ for his.
im thinking maby i should make a few extra's
Maby someone on the board will be interested.
good idea. i made a 3" aluminum intake for my mustang and ended up selling a few around town...
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Old 01-08-2007, 08:41 PM   #5
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Re: Custom Dipstick!!!!

metal+110 v to power mig+o-rings... exc exc... youll end up paying near the same.... just go to local auto partsstore...
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