What size plug goes into the dip stick hole on the side of a Milodon oil pan? I tried 3/8" pipe plug but that is not it. The threads are strange looking like they are not full threads. The pan fits a 351W for a late model Fox body.
You sure it is a dipstick hole? Usually through the side of the pan is a level sensor and the dipstick either goes through the block or the timing cover. Either way I do not know what size thread it is.
Are you sure they're threads or are they knurling to hold a press in dipstick tube?
I've never seen the pan you're talking about close up, but some pictures would help out =). Or you could email the manufacturer?
Hope this helps.
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oops missed the above post, and wasn't paying attention. It's correct that the tube goes through either the block or the timing cover, in my experience. Again, pictures would help =).
Thanks for the input, but I'm sure it's a dip stick hole. I retapped it with a 3/8 pipe plug tap and put alot of pipe sealant on it and will hope for the best.
From summit:
Are you talking about the hole that is barely visible on the right (back in the pic) side of the pan? I still don't think it is a dipstick hole. I have never seen a dipstick that threaded in, much less directly into the side of the pan. The 302 I put in my 68 was out of a Fox mustang and the stock pan had a level sensor in that hole.
Yes that is the pan and the boss on the other side that is just visable is it. Maybe you are correct I did not have a late model to go by but I had a late model pan out of an F250 which had a dip stick coming out the side of it so I assumed is was for a screw in dip stick. Thanks!