flathead six dipsticks

[stellarrestorations]

Anybody available with the parts books that could tell me if engine oil dipsticks were unique amongst all the late 40s flathead engines, or if they are the same?  Wondering how wide of a search we can make.

 

Or.........., I know someone with a '49 Dodge that needs a dipstick.

 

Thanks,

[desoto1939]

_{I have a wall mounted dip stick display with various dip sticks on it I can take a picture and post the display.}

 

_{Rich Hartung}

_{Desoto1939@aol.com}

[casper50]

there's at least two different lengths.

[dpollo]

Dodge and Plymouth differ from Chrysler and Desoto . Prewar dipsticks on

Chrysler and Desoto as well as the Canadian engine have a flare on the end of the tube which contacts a felt washer on the dipstick's upper end to keep dirt out.

 

 Post war Chrysler and Desoto and Canadian engines have a straight tube threaded at the bottom end  (3/8 pipe)

and the stick itself has a cap  which fits over the tube.  for a 49, you would be looking for the stick and tube 

from the 25 inch block 46 to 54.

[Andydodge]

My 41 Plymouth had a dipstick that went straight into the boss on the side of the block, was a PITA to get to, however the 230 ex airport tug engine had a dipstick with a tube that raised the dipstick about 6-8" higher and was able to be fitted to the 1941 block.........the boss on the side of both blocks was the same......andyd     

[48ply1stcar]

I'm very proud of you all, not one smart-a** comment about dipsticks.

Edited February 19, 2016 by 48ply1stcar

[Niel Hoback]

It wasn't easy.

[Young Ed]

It wasn't easy.

Agreed it did come to mind....