Dipstick tube BS

[Camar068]

Sick of trying to snake in the tube on the LS swap and not get a good seal. Screw it, I'm getting a few more tools to make this sh|t easier. The tube I have tab doesn't line up with a bolt on the trans to hold it firmly in place. Having one that is 2 piece will make life easier on my scared up forearms d|ckin' with it.

Of course calibrate your stick as needed. lol yeh when looking at aftermarket tube/dipsticks video's this one video kept coming up on how to "calibrate" your dipstick....thought it was a joke. But watching it makes sense.

Custom dipstick tube AN fittings

 

[xm20k]

Are you using the tube for a 700r4 and small block that uses the middle bolt or the proper 4l60e/LS version that mounts to the top bolt and bends out away from the firewall and points forward. Like this.

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I ask because the 700r4 version fits but doesn't bolt to the trans as it is I believe using the lower bolt hole that isn't used on the LS.

 

[Camar068]

Are you using the tube for a 700r4 and small block that uses the middle bolt or the proper 4l60e/LS version that mounts to the top bolt and bends out away from the firewall and points forward. Like this.

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I ask because the 700r4 version fits but doesn't bolt to the trans as it is I believe using the lower bolt hole that isn't used on the LS.

Thanks for the pic. Was gonna look at it today but didn't have time. I have 2 sticks (both LS), the one I have installed has the "tab" installed, the other I ground off. I have a spare 4l60e I can slap it into. Hopefully get on it tomorrow to investigate more. 3/4" compression fittings on order.....be here in a few days. Didn't know 3/4" compression fittings aren't common. As for the tool for AN fittings, looking at ~$80 for 37° as compared to common plumbing 45°.