Andy. I recently bought a repro of the standard mustang dispstick.B
It appears that the tiger part is identical except the the pull ring is right
at the top cap and is slightly smaller diameter. (Mk1A) B The standard part
extendsB 2-3B inches above the cap.
The original does have a "fomoco" oval on it. So maybe it is a modified version
of the standard part.
Not sure if the temper of the metal will allow bending modifications.B
Paul. B
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<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: awtiger@cox.net
</div><div>Date:07/14/2014 10:53 AM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To:
tigers@autox.team.net </div><div>Subject: [Tigers] Dipstick (the item, not the
derogatory term) </div><div>
</div>Hey, guys:
Got a question about dipsticks for 260 Tigers. Since my 260 came from a '64
Fairlane, the dipstick has a longish handle that sticks upward, sort of like an
extension of the dipstick itself. I figure that handle configuration will foul
the hood when it is in the down position. I've looked at old roadtest pics of
Tigers back in the day and have seen two configurations of dipsticks, both on
what must be early Mk1s; one has the short loop handle on it and the other has
the same handle that mine has only it is bent downward to lay flat across the
front of the generator. Does anyone know if there was any ryhme or reason to
which dipstick is correct for the Tiger? Did Ford maybe use whatever they had
in stock at the time, thereby making either one acceptable from an originality
standpoint?
BTW...if it helps, my engine batch # is B19KC. One other thing, just in case
it matters...I am planning on running the LAT-2 Engine Dress-Up kit, which
means that the dipstick handle would need to be of the chromed variety.
Thanks for any suggestions,
Andy Walker
Edmond, OK
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