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Old 01-31-2015, 10:51 PM   #1
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Default How to remove the oil dip stick tube 1949 8RT

Could someone please explain the simplest way to remove the dip stick tube
on a 1949 8RT truck big clean out oil pan your help is greatly appreciated
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Old 01-31-2015, 11:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: How to remove the oil dip stick tube 1949 8RT

It screws into the aluminum boss riveted to the side of the pan.
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Old 02-01-2015, 12:08 AM   #3
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Default Re: How to remove the oil dip stick tube 1949 8RT

If you have the sump off do remove (by drilling out the rivets) the unit which the oil dip stick tube screws into, then reseal. It was too late when I discovered this advice and my weeps ...
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Old 02-01-2015, 01:12 AM   #4
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Thanks 49fordv8f4 and 49r for the info
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Old 02-01-2015, 02:46 AM   #5
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I had a leak at the aluminum fitting riveted to an 8ba pan after minor bend needed to clear Rooney LH manifold. Saw potential for this to happen after install so I traced the shape of the fitting and cut the triangular shape from a 1/8" piece of steel. I transfer punched through the 3 rivet holes and drilled and tapped 10-32. Then drilled hole in center for dip stick and filed it to match profile of aluminum fitting. Using 3, 10-32 allen head screws I installed aluminum fitting to outside of pan and the fabricated plate to the inside of the pan (without gasket). I then tack welded plate to inside of pan. Now remove screws, install gasket and fitting. If leaks appear in the future they can easily be repaired after draining the oil.
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Old 02-01-2015, 03:49 AM   #6
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Wow thanks Howard what a great fix especially not having to drop pan if it does develop a leak.
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Old 02-01-2015, 07:05 AM   #7
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I had a leak at the aluminum fitting riveted to an 8ba pan after minor bend needed to clear Rooney LH manifold. Saw potential for this to happen after install so I traced the shape of the fitting and cut the triangular shape from a 1/8" piece of steel. I transfer punched through the 3 rivet holes and drilled and tapped 10-32. Then drilled hole in center for dip stick and filed it to match profile of aluminum fitting. Using 3, 10-32 allen head screws I installed aluminum fitting to outside of pan and the fabricated plate to the inside of the pan (without gasket). I then tack welded plate to inside of pan. Now remove screws, install gasket and fitting. If leaks appear in the future they can easily be repaired after draining the oil.
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Yep, did the same fix a number of years ago.


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Old 02-01-2015, 07:33 AM   #8
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I have also seen this done by brazing 3 hex nuts on the inside wall of pan and attaching the zinc alloy bracket with slotted round head machine screws. Sure beats having to remove the oil pan later to repair an oil leak.
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Old 02-01-2015, 11:46 AM   #9
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I've done it several times by welding square nuts inside the pan and using allen head bolts.
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