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Thread: Lokar locking TH400 dipstick ???
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12-04-2011 #1
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Lokar locking TH400 dipstick ???
Need a dipstick for the TH400 in my 67 'Bird. Trans or firewall mount ??? Which is better to use ??? I remember my original dipstick was always a pain to get to.
67 Firebird Convert 455 +.060 Johnny Winters TH400 74cc KRE d-port flowed @ 310 cfm heads piston dished 16cc H-beam rods Comp Cam 305-AH-8 cam 108* LSA 253/260 @.050 duration .577/.594 lift w/1.65 rockers Ford 9" 3.55 Detroit Locker M/T Sportsman Radials 31x18x15 on Convo Pro 15x15s
Honest dad that 455 on the side of the block is a serial number
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12-04-2011 #2
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Firewall mount for sure. Even if you make a bracket and bolt it to the head the firewall mount is the way to go. The trans mount is real short and bolt to the bellhousing down low, great in a 32 ford or super comp dragster.
FYI, the locking diptsitck bolts into the case and you will have to drop the pan to install it. The standard dipsticks just slide in from the top and are held in with orings and rtv.
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I have the locking one on my dart and will never use the other. it also uses a normal funnel to fill it no stupid adapter.
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+1 for the Lokar firewall mount, we used one on the '68 Camaro "Reloaded" car and it worked out well. Plus, it's black! Sometimes it's a little hard to fully seat the stick, but overall a good solution.
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Might not be a big deal for you guys but for the race car people the other bonus to the lokar lock one is the little dummy plug for the trans when you take the tube out.
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Thanks guys. Looks like firewall mount it is.
67 Firebird Convert 455 +.060 Johnny Winters TH400 74cc KRE d-port flowed @ 310 cfm heads piston dished 16cc H-beam rods Comp Cam 305-AH-8 cam 108* LSA 253/260 @.050 duration .577/.594 lift w/1.65 rockers Ford 9" 3.55 Detroit Locker M/T Sportsman Radials 31x18x15 on Convo Pro 15x15s
Honest dad that 455 on the side of the block is a serial number
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