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How do I mount my dipstick with BBK Longtubes?

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Tom95gt

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I need pics please!! I can't seem to find a way to get my dipstick mounted with my longtubes there so its just hanging there and I'm afraid it's just going to fall out. On a side note... does anyone make a different design for our car, the s-bend never made sense to me.
 
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rustangdav

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I hav e shorty BBK headers, I had cut the round hole to make it into a U and slightly bend it towards the header bolt. Hope it helps
 

95strokerPSU

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I had to bend my canton dipstick to accomodate the long tubes.
 

final5-0

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I run Mac LT's but the outcome is gonna be the same

You just look at things to see the big picture

Then position the tube to where it clears everything

Then see what is needed to mount the tube securely

With my Mac LT's

I had to bend the OEM tube just a small amount

The mounting tab was 1.5 inches away from the header bolt hole

I went to the hardware store and found a small section of thick
pipe and a bolt of sufficient length to make it all good to go

Basic Hot Rodding 101 .........
Just do what ever it takes to make things happen

Maybe that can give you an idea or two

Grady
 

Yellow302

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zip tie to the brake line thats how i have to i broke the blot down on my dipstick tube.
 

95Vert

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I've read that the flexible dipstick tubes are out there, I've never really looked before though.
 

95Vert

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Quick search gave me this. Not for a mustang, but if they're made for broncos, I would think they're made for mustangs.

Lokar ED-5012 - Lokar Flexible and Machined Engine Dipsticks - summitracing.com
 

GRGT1994

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I picked up a flexible one at a local parts store. It was not model specific in any way. Works fine and easy to route.
 

HISSIN50

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Mr Wes used a flexible Lokar stick for awhile (I think he changed to a different set of LT's and maybe did not need it anymore - I cant remember). Anyhow, it looked like a nice piece to me. My stick is jacked up so I considered it.
 

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I ended up with the Lokar flexible unit from Summit. Pretty snug with jethot coated 1 3/4 MAC headers but it does fit. Has an o-ring to keep the stick in the tube as well so that works out in my favor with crankcase pressure on this old motor.

Wes
 

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95Vert

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Part number would be nice Wes...I'm going to need one as well.
 

Stanger007

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It was this one here: Lokar ED5004

Wes
 

Tom95gt

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Thanks for the help. I think i will be purchasing that lokar piece.
 

95Vert

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Thanks Wes!
 
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