Please Help. I Just bought a 79 f250 with a 4.9 300ci. It had one dipstick in the front and another tube only in the back that was taped up.

When I got the truck the dipstick in the front is really short and didn't have any fluid on it but since it went into the motor, I assumed it was the Oil. I changed the oil and put in 6 quarts and still shows nothing on the stick.

I looked all over for aftermarket dipsticks and I can't find any. I can't find any sources stating the lengths I need either

I went to the Junkyard today and picked up a dipstick from a newer 300 and put it in the front dipstick tube, it was too long and it hit the bottom and no fluid on the stick

I put it in the tube in the back and it seems like the tube is broke in half f cause it's really far down there but there is oil on the dipstick.

1. I need a new dipstick tube for the oil or the length to buy a new one.

2. I assume the first one is for the tranny but there is no min/max on the stick. Should I add more tranny fluid (4speed stick)

I'm slowly but surely working out the kinks on this thing, only had it a week. but the engine runs great!

Thanks.

 

i need one to.i only see one in the back.

 

Is your truck a 2wd or 4x4? Either your engine or your oil pan has been swapped. The front dipstick is for the 2wd 79 & older 2wd trucks with a center sump oil pan.

The rear dipstick is for 79 and older 4x4's or 80 & newer trucks ( both 2wd & 4x4 ) with the rear sump oil pan.

Does your rear dip stick go into the side of the oil pan?

 

BTW manual transmissions do not have a dip stick. Automatic transmissions do.

 

4x4,with 4-speed.cant find a new dipstick.

 

No such thing as a M/T dipstick. If you need an engine oil dipstick, is it for your 1979 F150 4WD 300 I-6?

 

Nevermind.

 

Just read another of btracy's threads where he actually listed the info. Why he didn't in posts 2 & 5, I dunno.

I was typing a response to your original post, but then noticed your edited "Nevermind."

 

Sorry about that.

I thought you were asking gowild0706. But then I noticed it was to btracy's post and I somehow combined both of their info. btracy's hi-jacking totally confused me.

 

well,of course its for the engine.most guys on here,didn't go to collage for a english major.

 

so,again anybody know where to get a OIL dipstick for a 79 f150 4x4 300ci i6
will that help?

 

D7TZ-6750-D .. 300 I-6 Engine Oil Dipstick / Stamped: D7TE-6750-DA / Obsolete

Applications: 1977 F150/250 4WD from serial number O20,000 / 1978/79 F150/250 4WD / 1979 F350 4WD.

YADKIN VALLEY MOTOR CO. in North Wilkesboro NC has 1 = 336-838-4155.

CARPENTER NOS PARTS in Concord NC has 1 = 800-476-9653.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 4 = 800-543-4959.

 

As usual, NumberDummy, you are a great asset to our forum! I tried to "REP" you, but was reminded to "share the love".

 

I have a 1986 f150, 4.9L 300 4x4. I need a dipstick and tube. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It is a pan mount.

 

Still need it? Theres a 300 six at the junkyard. I can check it for one.