351W oilpan dipstick

[Madgyver]

Anyone know where I could get the correct one?

I have the double sump 351W oilpan with the thread in type port on the side of the pan for the dipstick.
Moroso oil dipstick is 1/4" NPT but the pan is different thread.

Help please....
Thanks
madgyver

 

[Hank_]

i use this one http://www.dufftuff.com/Lokar_Flexible_Engine_Dipstick_351W_5_8L_Screw_in_p/2367.htm

Hank

 

[Madgyver]

What is the thread size on the pan?

 

[jckkys]

The 351w duel sump pan was most often used on '79-'91 Crown Vic police cars. That would be the easiest place find one in a junk yard. All the venders sell them as 351 conversion parts. They measure 19 3/4" from the edge of the cup that goes over the tube to the tip of the stick.

 

[Madgyver]

Looking for dipstick and tube for this oilpan.
Running into dead ends trying to find a cheaper replacement.

That lokar dipstick is nice but with shipping costs I may as well buy another 351w oilpan set.

 

[jckkys]

The same answer just find a '79-'91 Crown Vic police car in the junk yard. The tube is held in with a 5/8'' nut like 3/8" steel tubing compression fittings, in the side of the pan and a bracket to one of the exhaust manifold bolts. It may cost $5 at a you pull it. How cheap do you want it? I don't think cheesy chrome plated after market parts are compatible. If there are any, they would be made for '80s fox body Mustangs.

 

[Madgyver]

Yards in Hawaii are in short supply of older vehicles plus they will probably charge me $10. if I did find it. Slip in type are $12-$14. listed and in stock. I need a thread in type.
Moroso aftermarket dipstick I got is 1/4" NPT and does not fit. I could madgyver it but for now looking for answers here on thread size.

 

[jckkys]

I believe the hole is 5/8x18 straight thread pitch. It's standard nut to tighten a 3/8" tube with a flare or double flare fitting. Ebey has the dip stick and tube with tab to the exhaust manifold bolt for about $8.50 delivered from several venders. The 5/8 nut is an Ace Hardware piece.