I have Sanderson block huggers. The problem is with a rear sump pan, the driver's collector is a couple of inches directly over the dipstick tube. Rather than have a passenger side tube fabricated, wondered if any of you have dealt with this?
Thanks
James

 

I can't say for sure but you could check with Lokar, they have a cable type dip stick which is in a stainless steel sheath tubing that should work. I have them for my transmission and engine oil dip sticks on my sbc in my panel.

http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/eng...dipsticks.html

 

Thanks. My collector dumps directly over the pan spout. It would need to make a 90 bend. Guess my 460 header was for a front sump. Guess when I yank engine to install higher stall converter, I'll have to get the pan altered to passenger side......
Btw,,love your panel!

 

Perhaps a better question is: what headers are you guys using with this combination? Any long tube users?
Thanks

 

I've got the Sandersons on mine( 460, rear sump, Mustang 2 front). The Lokar is a no go, as the bottom fitting is just too bulky. The dipstick was a pain, basically, I massaged the fitting in the sump pan, very carefully re shaped the tube to clear the headers, and welded on a new bracket to pick up on a header bolt. Obviously I took the old bracket off. I could offer you an image, but I suspect it won't help, as I can't get into the pan end to show you, now the headers are on. I couldn't get the retaining clip in, so have sealed it using a mastic. It is very solidly mounted and expect it to work and hopefully will. Engine not yet run.

 

Thanks Bloke, guess there is no magic cure. Have to try long tube or place dipstick on otheir side

 

Time is cruel! I forgot to add, I also moved the flange on that side and put in a tight 90 degree elbow. I also cut through the exhaust almost entirely, to move the flange further away from the dipstick point, and re-filled with a panel. I'll try and attach a couple of images.

 

Thanks! You supplied another option to consider.