How the heck does this dipstick tube go in?!?!?!
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How the heck does this dipstick tube go in?!?!?!
Ok guys, I got a problem here that'd make a southern Baptist preacher cuss.
I bent my dipstick tube trying to extract my flange to replace the O ring on that. So I finally got the new tube and some spare time today. Pulled the starter and started tugging on the old one. Got that one out in 10 minutes, I was like, "Gee, maybe this wont be so bad." Yeah I was wrong about that. . .
This new one has a mind of its own, and its set on NOT going into the flange. I have been messing with it for 1-2 hours, and I just now got the O ring on the tube to go in just a little bit.
So, heres where Im at. Its in past the O ring holder things on the tube, no more than a 1/16th. Wont budge at all.
Im literally hanging from my truck, left hand on the driveshaft, right hand with a little rubber grippy thing on the tube, and Im pulling my hands together. And the driveshaft broke in half. . . not really ha, but it really does feel like it. Im no hulk hogan, but I can move some weight, and this thing is totally kickin my butt. To say Im "pith off" would be an understatement
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They are tight and I have messed with them before. Now, I change the o-ring with one a little thinner. It still goes in firm but you can actually get it in. I have tried to chamfer the hole where it goes, lube, and simple brute force. Now I put a smaller ring and a dab of silicone for good measure, no problems yet.
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Yeah, I shouldve removed the wheel and the liner. But I got it done just by moving the starter. Neck hurts, arms are sore, head is pounding. BUT. I DID IT!!! Thanks a lot Ryan! reps headed your way. Ill let the silicon cure overnight and see if I left any holes. Gonna torque the starter down and call it a night. Hopefully I can get the oil changed over the weekend. Stuff is piling up as far as truck projects. Glad to have this one out of the way tho!
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Sorry I'm late to the show. The o-ring is uniquely beveled to fit in the tube flange.
It doesn't take much for it to swell and not fit back in the flange. I went to Ford and spent a few bucks on a replacement. A little oil on it, slipped it around the dipstick tube, and it pushed easily back into the flange. You can feel it slide into place (it's like a 'click' without clicking).
It is much easier to do this with the fender liner removed (and the starter out).
It doesn't take much for it to swell and not fit back in the flange. I went to Ford and spent a few bucks on a replacement. A little oil on it, slipped it around the dipstick tube, and it pushed easily back into the flange. You can feel it slide into place (it's like a 'click' without clicking).
It is much easier to do this with the fender liner removed (and the starter out).
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