dipstick tube in timing cover
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dipstick tube in timing cover
Hi!
as far as I know I've seen every dipstick tread, but no cigar..
I have a 73 F350 460 and replaced the timing cover. (where the dipstick goes in as well) It's an aftermarker one and I bought a new dipstick tube as well.. (same as OEM I assume)
Now the problem is that the tube doesn't go in the timing cover far enough.. I heard it should stick out on the upper side only 13/16 " but it's sticking out about 2"
should i try to tap it in further with force? (almost sure it's bottoming out) or just cut it to the right sitting height?
And if I just put a bit of RTV on the lower hole, will it seal enough?
Thanks for any help in advance!
as far as I know I've seen every dipstick tread, but no cigar..
I have a 73 F350 460 and replaced the timing cover. (where the dipstick goes in as well) It's an aftermarker one and I bought a new dipstick tube as well.. (same as OEM I assume)
Now the problem is that the tube doesn't go in the timing cover far enough.. I heard it should stick out on the upper side only 13/16 " but it's sticking out about 2"
should i try to tap it in further with force? (almost sure it's bottoming out) or just cut it to the right sitting height?
And if I just put a bit of RTV on the lower hole, will it seal enough?
Thanks for any help in advance!
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