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not the usual dipstick tube question ....
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 01:51
by silverseven
Well here we go .....like a fool who should have known better !
While I was working on replacing my gas line rubber hose near the carbs I had to remove the airbox and move the dipstick tube out of the way, which didn't appreciate the movement and cracked in two when I positioned it back into place.........<b>arghhhhh!</b>
The length is not a problem as I can measure mine, but is there a type of hose that is more compatible than other to use??
I was thinking fuel injector hose would do the trick, but could it break done or contaminate the oil if exposed for long periods of time???
Ron.
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 03:37
by DNK
Rubber hose for the dip stick??
I'm confused
Don
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Posted: 20 Apr 2011 06:56
by Cobber
<font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="2">I'd use automatic transmission cooler hose, pricey but oil tolerant. </font id="size2"></font id="Comic Sans MS">
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Posted: 20 Apr 2011 09:05
by andyf
I used petrol hose, assuming that if it was perol resistant it would be ok for oil.
1980 Persian Aqua DHC
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 14:26
by windy one
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by andyf</i>
I used petrol hose, assuming that if it was perol resistant it would be ok for oil.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Ya, same here. ....no probs yet, think it'll be fine.
Johnny
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 14:44
by trekcarbonboy
Am I the only one with a short little tube that barely projects out 5"? I have to reach down under the carbs to pull the dipstick. My cars a '75. I guess the longer tube was put on later cars.
Craig
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 15:52
by REPLIC8
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by trekcarbonboy</i>
Am I the only one with a short little tube that barely projects out 5"?
Craig
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You really shouldn't admit to things like that! [:D][:D][:D]
Andy
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Posted: 20 Apr 2011 16:10
by trekcarbonboy
[:I] [:D][:D]
Craig
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 23:12
by Hasbeen
No, I've got a short Dolly dip stick [:I], & tube.
When you dispense with the box air filter, you no longer need the long one to be able top reach it.
Hasbeen
Posted: 21 Apr 2011 00:19
by jclay (RIP 2018)
Ol' yeller had a short dipstick. The Iguana has a clear hose.
While we are on the topic of hoses, has anyone found a good replacement hose for the power assist? Mine keeps collapsing under the vacuum.
Clay
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Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:23
by silverseven
Thanks guys,
time to go raid the parts department !!!!!
Ron.