Milodin flexible dipstick

[joelrpo687]

I ordered a dipstick from Mancini that was supposed to be for a 440 with headers.It was a dissappointment.Tony at Mancini said it fits his car.Maybe the Schumaker mounts are the reason.It's amazing that TTI can never help with anything.Your'e on your own when it comes to wires or looms .dipsticks or anything else.I thuoght they would know something because they only do Mopars but so far the headers have been a struggle-try and put the wires on a powermaster mini starter and it's time for me to take up drinking again.Enough venting.Has anyone used the Milodin flexible engine dipstick.I can say the trans. dipstick is another piece of crap that doesn't fit unless you grind out your trans case.Any body want one.Thanks for listening

 

[joelrpo687]

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Milodin flexible dipstick

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I ordered a dipstick from Mancini that was supposed to be for a 440 with headers.It was a dissappointment.Tony at Mancini said it fits his car.Maybe the Schumaker mounts are the reason.It's amazing that TTI can never help with anything.Your'e on your own when it comes to wires or looms .dipsticks or anything else.I thuoght they would know something because they only do Mopars but so far the headers have been a struggle-try and put the wires on a powermaster mini starter and it's time for me to take up drinking again.Enough venting.Has anyone used the Milodin flexible engine dipstick.I can say the trans. dipstick is another piece of crap that doesn't fit unless you grind out your trans case.Any body want one.Thanks for listening

 

[Stumper]

I use a Milodon flexable on my 440 with headers. Have the tab attached to one of the header bolts. Biggest gripe is the dip stick isn't tight enough in the tube. It blows out easy.

 

[coloradodave]

joelrpo687: Anytime you start modifying a car from stock there is going to be a certain amount of fabrication involved. Aftermarket suppliers don't know what other equipment has been installed and can't plan for all contingencies. To me, part of the fun of hotrodding is figuring out all the little details in making everything work together. This site is great for seeing how others came up with solutions to problems that you're encountering and then looking through Summit, Jegs, Speedway, etc. to make your own 'fix'.
I know it can be frustrating. I worked in a Speed Shop for years and felt bad for customers that bought parts that they thought they'd install in an afternoon and be cruising that night only to have the car tied up for days because they didn't have the right skills to modify things as required.
My best advise is to hang in there. Ask lots of questions when you order parts and when you need advice, ask for it. Soon you'll become a 'gear head' and people will be asking you how you did it......

 

[72Satellite440]

Wouldnt plug and play mean just that be too easy...heh- I used a MOPar one ordered from the dealer - 19.99 and it fits perfect once you get the tube in the block that is...heh

 

[joelrpo687]

Thanks Dave

joelrpo687: Anytime you start modifying a car from stock there is going to be a certain amount of fabrication involved. Aftermarket suppliers don't know what other equipment has been installed and can't plan for all contingencies. To me, part of the fun of hotrodding is figuring out all the little details in making everything work together. This site is great for seeing how others came up with solutions to problems that you're encountering and then looking through Summit, Jegs, Speedway, etc. to make your own 'fix'.
I know it can be frustrating. I worked in a Speed Shop for years and felt bad for customers that bought parts that they thought they'd install in an afternoon and be cruising that night only to have the car tied up for days because they didn't have the right skills to modify things as required.
My best advise is to hang in there. Ask lots of questions when you order parts and when you need advice, ask for it. Soon you'll become a 'gear head' and people will be asking you how you did it......

I'm at the end of my restoration and I appreciate the encouragement-I'll post some pictures when my neice comes over to do it.The only place I can't send them to happens to be our forum.I know the fix on the dipstick-relocate the mounting bracket and rebend-no big deal

 

[coloradodave]

Looking forward to your pictures. Not saying we all don't get pi**ed and toss a wrench now and then......

 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I had a Milodon on my ebod cause I broke the tube putting in schumaker mounts (HEMI). It looked like a corkscrew when you pulled it, but it worked. Then..... I went through he11 and back later on when I put in a steerngear level 3 box. I coundnt get the milodon to form properly (at least function). After 3 days of twisting and turning ( and a whole lot of swearing) I went back to a stock setup that I still had to configure to go around the schu's. It was a real PITA!