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03-02-2021, 11:03 PM
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Location: Gainesville Ga
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Trans dipstick?
Hey guys, 1969 c10. Have 2006 6.0/ 4l80e. What are you guys doing for transmission dipstick? The one from the donor wont work, too high. Bought 3 different ones from parts stores. None work.
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03-03-2021, 01:58 AM
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Location: Colfax-California
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Re: Trans dipstick?
Trim the tube and the stick the same amount, make your own marks on the stick in relation to the original marks
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03-03-2021, 08:44 AM
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Re: Trans dipstick?
Can you use one from a TH400? I don't have a 4L80 but they look semi-interchangable?
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03-03-2021, 10:32 AM
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Re: Trans dipstick?
I ordered AAF-ALL69118 from Summit for $40.00 Fits well. Had to build a small bracket to reach a trans bolt to mount it to. Wish I had a better pic for you.
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03-03-2021, 12:14 PM
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03-03-2021, 05:32 PM
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Location: Carlos MN
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Re: Trans dipstick?
On my 68 LS/4L60E swap I did the cut the "stock" trans dip stick and tube. I filled the trans, checked the fluid level and then as said above cut the tube and dipstick. Took a file and marked the fill levels on the dip stick.
I have used Lokar on other LS swap projects with good success but I think they are a bit overpriced. |
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03-04-2021, 01:17 PM
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Re: Trans dipstick?
The correct fluid level is at the pan gasket.
I agree it is easy enough to cut down a stock tube. I use a tubing cutter. The newer style gauge is riveted at the top. I drill them and cut to length and add new rivets. That way it looks factory. I believe the locking style gauge fits the older tubes. But you need to confirm that. Rick |
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