Realmongo I prefer to be called "Evil Genius" Founding Member Oct 10, 2001 2,468 86 99 Western Mass Jun 19, 2006 #1 Jun 19, 2006 #1 I just put a new Canton windage tray into the '88 5.0 engine and now the dipstick won't go in all the way. I think it is hitting the new tray. Any thoughts on how to correct this???
I just put a new Canton windage tray into the '88 5.0 engine and now the dipstick won't go in all the way. I think it is hitting the new tray. Any thoughts on how to correct this???
joeyd0730 Member May 22, 2005 130 0 16 queens, ny Jun 20, 2006 #2 Jun 20, 2006 #2 if you figure it out, let me know. i am in the same boat
Aliate X Member May 9, 2005 602 1 18 Rockland NY Jun 20, 2006 #3 Jun 20, 2006 #3 Make sure the dip stick tube didnt crack or something. That happened to me when I installed my headers, it cracked open just about where it goes into the block, the dip stick would no longer go in all the way. It usually splits in the same spot.
Make sure the dip stick tube didnt crack or something. That happened to me when I installed my headers, it cracked open just about where it goes into the block, the dip stick would no longer go in all the way. It usually splits in the same spot.
8 86bluecobra Advanced Member Dec 20, 2004 4,265 12 69 B.C. Canada Jun 20, 2006 #4 Jun 20, 2006 #4 can you twist the dip stick as you put it in? maybe it will clear that way?
vristang 15 Year Member Mar 31, 2005 4,933 101 124 Seattle Jun 20, 2006 #5 Jun 20, 2006 #5 I would try bending the dipstick (only a little) and the tube to help angle the dipstick away from the tray. Other than pulling the pan, I think that is all you can do. jason
I would try bending the dipstick (only a little) and the tube to help angle the dipstick away from the tray. Other than pulling the pan, I think that is all you can do. jason