cgambino1018 22 #1 Posted March 13 1990ish 520H, when trying to pull the dip stick out of hydro, I broke the dip stick tube very close to the tranny. (see pic) I have not taken off the back cover yet. First I am trying to find out if I can buy a new tube? is it easy to screw off (without dripping plastic into the Tranny)? or will I be trying to JD welding it back on? All thoughts and advice appreciated. also, all hydro oil (5 qts) is out of the tranny right now. Chris 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,333 #2 Posted March 13 (edited) Looks like it broke off flush with the case. Try and finesse it out with a needle nose. I doubt JB weld or some kind of plastic epoxy will work. Might not get it out without wrecking it but I'm sure some one has a replacement. put an add in wanted and try searching ebay. I may even have one have to look. Edited March 13 by WHX?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,535 #3 Posted March 13 You can likely find one at A to Z, one of our vendors. Your biggest problem will be getting that broken piece out without getting fragments inside. It is just like a plastic pipe nipple and you might be able to force a square bar in and turn it out like an EZ Out. Just so you know, that SAE 30 should be 10W-30. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,201 #4 Posted March 13 Will the dip stick cap fit tightly on a piece of black pipe the correct length? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,207 #5 Posted March 13 It's likely I have one here. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,291 #6 Posted March 13 Looks like @ebinmaine has you covered, I see SAE-30 marked next to the dip stick, that should be SAE 10-30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,136 #7 Posted March 13 I've used the tapered tang of a large file as an easy out. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgambino1018 22 #8 Posted March 13 Thanks everyone. I will use the right oil this time. 10-30 Ebinmaine I will reach out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,407 #9 Posted March 13 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: It's likely I have one here. Good grief problem solved! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,207 #10 Posted March 13 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Good grief problem solved! Ya need one??!!?? Or 14???? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,333 #11 Posted March 13 EB's a dip stick hoarder ... start calling him dipstick ... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,189 #12 Posted March 13 3 minutes ago, WHX?? said: EB's a dip stick hoarder ... start calling him dipstick ... Can’t let EB take all the flack--I was an enabler of his getting that collection! It’s a testament to how rarely they break that they seem to accumulate! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,207 #13 Posted March 13 5 hours ago, WHX?? said: EB's a dip stick hoarder ... start calling him dipstick ... Too late. I been called that on the regular since Dukes o' Hazzard was on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgambino1018 22 #14 Posted March 16 All help is appreciated. I removed the back fender and now have a clearer pic of the other end of the dip stick tube. see link to pics. Wheel horse trany tube any advice on how to remove without dripping into the tranny is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 807 #15 Posted March 16 4 minutes ago, cgambino1018 said: All help is appreciated. I removed the back fender and now have a clearer pic of the other end of the dip stick tube. see link to pics. Wheel horse trany tube any advice on how to remove without dripping into the tranny is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Chris File tang! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,343 #16 Posted March 16 Or a large flay screwdriver. It's threaded so it will need to be twisted out. Maybe even heat the large screwdriver tip so it melts that plastic a little for some grooves which will give it something to bite to for spinning it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,267 #17 Posted March 16 Drag link Socket 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,333 #18 Posted March 17 All good suggestions ... Large easy out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,048 #19 Posted March 17 @cgambino1018 found those transmissions are rarely a one and done . years ago , on initial flushing / cleaning , there was always a residue left , went over to a hi mileage ATF fluid as a cleaner , also put some hours on its usage , near by housing CUL DE SAC , is perfect for flushing , drain down effect , like to wait for a visible color change , indicating flush down effect , of course use every gear / range , also like climbing gear lube , read specs , slinging effect insures , shifting ease . another thing , is that verifying my initial , clean out was thorough , all my oils stay clean , new shift boot , grease the UNDERSIDE OF IT , ? so it slides over the irregularities of trans top , like a tie wrap on top of boot , insures position , function , also be a good time , to get after related tusty lever / linkage areas , make the rust run out , still amazed today to see , visible movement areas , dry / rusty , I JUST DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT . no squealing anything , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
