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Re: [Fot] TR6 Dip Stick Tube

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Subject: Re: [Fot] TR6 Dip Stick Tube
From: Steven Belfer <steve@artwithcars.com>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2016 08:27:07 -0700
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Really? It seems to be a pretty good invention in its designated place. Chec=
king the oil level shouldn't require tools.=20

~Steve


> On May 12, 2016, at 5:24 AM, R. John Lye <rjl@gt-classics.com> wrote:
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> I second that suggestion.  That's what I did as well.
> =20
> John
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> On Wed, 11 May 2016 21:44:49 -0500, Rocky Entriken <rocky@spitfire4.com> w=
rote:
> Option 2.
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> All you need is a plug. Best kind is one where the hex head is actually sm=
aller than the plug, so you can reach it with a socket extension and remove i=
t easily when the headers are still hot.
> =20
> My dipstick is a toolbox item. My two race engines have the dipstick tubes=
 removed ... on purpose.
> =20
> --Rocky Entriken
> =20
> =20
> From: Robert Lang
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 5:21 PM
> To: FOT List
> Subject: Re: [Fot] TR6 Dip Stick Tube
> =20
> Hi,
> =20
> I somehow managed to lose the dip stick tube for my latest engine. So, wha=
t's the consensus:
> =20
> 1. fabricate a tube from some aluminum
> 2. drill / tap the block for an AN fitting and fab up a dip stick of the p=
roper length
> =20
> ???
> =20
> In other words, I'm looking for suggestions.
> =20
> Oddly, three engine block cores and no dip stick tubes. What's up with tha=
t?
> =20
> Regards,
> Bob Lang
> 339-927-449
> =20
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charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Really? It seems to be a pretty 
good invention in its designated place. Checking the oil level shouldn't 
require tools.&nbsp;<br><br>~Steve<div><br></div></div><div><br>On May 12, 
2016, at 5:24 AM, R. John Lye &lt;<a 
href="mailto:rjl@gt-classics.com";>rjl@gt-classics.com</a>&gt; 
wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>

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<p>I second that suggestion.&nbsp; That's what I did as well.</p>
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<p>John<br><br>On Wed, 11 May 2016 21:44:49 -0500, Rocky Entriken
&lt;<a href="mailto:rocky@spitfire4.com";>rocky@spitfire4.com</a>&gt; wrote:</p>
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<div>Option 2.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>All you need is a plug. Best kind is one where the hex head is actually
smaller than the plug, so you can reach it with a socket extension and remove it
easily when the headers are still hot.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>My dipstick is a toolbox item. My two race engines have the dipstick tubes
removed ... on purpose.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>--Rocky Entriken</div>
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<div style="font-color: black;"><strong>From:</strong> <a 
title="robertlangtr6@yahoo.com" href="mailto:robertlangtr6@yahoo.com"; 
target="">Robert Lang</a>
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<div><strong>Sent:</strong> Wednesday, May 11, 2016 5:21 PM</div>
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<div><strong>Subject:</strong> Re: [Fot] TR6 Dip Stick Tube</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5279">Hi,</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5305">&nbsp;</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5306">I somehow managed to lose the dip
stick tube for my latest engine. So, what's the consensus:</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5399">&nbsp;</div>
<div>1. fabricate a tube from some aluminum</div>
<div>2. drill / tap the block for an AN fitting and fab up a dip stick
of the proper length</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5401">???</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5403">&nbsp;</div>
<div>In other words, I'm looking for suggestions.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5405">Oddly, three engine
block cores and no dip stick tubes. What's up with that?</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5407">&nbsp;</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5409">Regards,</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463004624993_5410">Bob Lang</div>
<div>339-927-449</div>
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