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Apr 28, 2020 | 07:07 PM

mzwizanski

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Trans dipstick

I broke the handle of my transmission dipstick and am having a hard time finding a part number or an aftermarket replacement. It is for a 96 F250 7.3 diesel with E4OD. Are they still made or do I need to look in junkyards?
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Apr 29, 2020 | 10:06 AM

crashtestdummy

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Take your dip stick to the salvage yard and find on that has same head shape as yours. Shape of the handle or finger ring doesn't matter. Then check the length, if it is longer you can compare it to a stock dipstick from a similar truck and cut it off and remark the level marks. I know its kind of a backwoods fix but your transmission will never know.

Apr 29, 2020 | 03:40 PM

My4Fordtrucks

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Maybe NumberDummy will chime in. He still has access to check NOS inventory.

Apr 29, 2020 | 06:10 PM

mzwizanski

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Junkyard is probably my only option, the dealer told me it is discontinued. Part number F6TZ7A020GA

Apr 29, 2020 | 06:17 PM

IBLDBLUE

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Have you tried https://www.npdlink.com/ ?

Apr 29, 2020 | 07:45 PM

*2fords*

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If it's the same as my 5.8 e4od I think I got one on my old transmission in the garage.

Apr 29, 2020 | 08:11 PM

mzwizanski

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It is 32-3/16" from the end to the flange

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Apr 30, 2020 | 07:26 PM

*2fords*

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From: Nixa

The dip stick and tube are gone. in it's place is a blue plug.
I guess the guy that put my transmission in my truck took it out and probably put it in the new transmission. But i thought the new transmission had a dip stick in in it when I bought it.
Sorry I couldn't help you.