[elky] Re: Transmission dipstick question
- From: John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 12 May 2012 07:40:58 -0500
It could be seated, but the grommet is funky. Those are available at the dealer
to freshen it up. Just bought one.
JC
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On May 12, 2012, at 6:49 AM, STILLFRANKSFAULT@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I agree, ........... good eyes.
>
> Smokey Mt Frank
>
> In a message dated 5/12/2012 12:50:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> minoman59@xxxxxxx writes:
> Ray...It doesn't look like the dipstick tube is fully seated against the top
> of the tranny....I remember the pan having room for extra capacity but I
> don't remember how much more....
>
> Mike "MINOMAN" Huber
> 86 Mino El Camino
> 383 Carbed Stroker (for Now)
> "Still drivin' it like I stole it"
> Top Speed 138 mph - 4-05 BBORR
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>
>
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 21:17:41 -0600
> From: rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [elky] Transmission dipstick question
>
> How far should the transmission dipstick extend into the tranny pan? Here's
> where the Monte Carlo's stick is when it's fully inserted:
>
> <djdgdcce.jpg>
>
> To get the ATF level up past the "Add" mark, the level of ATF (when running)
> would have to be above the pan/body join line. I run an Art Carr deep pan
> with drain plug, so there's probably 4-5 inches between the bottom of the pan
> and the END of the dipstick...and the end is prolly 2 inches above the level
> of the filter.
>
> I've never been really sure about the reading on that stick and at one point,
> I had to add ATF cuz it just wouldn't move. Obviously, it was low. But
> looking at this and combining the fact that the ATF and the bottom of the pan
> looked fine (no broken parts, no burned smell) I'm just wondering if the
> problem is just low ATF level. I think I'm gonna put the pan back on and put
> the recommended amount of ATF plus 2 quarts to make up for the depth of the
> deeper pan...but any insight on this would be appreciated.
>
> In other news, I've ordered new long-tube headers, alternator and PS pump
> brackets and Chris is looking into a locking transmission mount for me.
> Oh...and a set of 2" drop spindles to get the nose of the car down.
>
> Progress is good, but now it's time for a bite to eat and bed.
>
> r
>
> =
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