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4L65e DIPSTICK and TUBE
Stage 1 kit coming in 2 days and biting at the bit for my 1st build. Been doing a lot of reading and coming up with questions. Here's 1 more...was wondering if there is a stock dipstick and tube I can get or is this going to be a custom part?
Again, thank you guys in advance for the help I know I'll receive,
JW
'33 Hot rod...LS 5.3L...Elgin sloppy stage 2 cam ...4L65e...American Racing 18x10 & 18x9 VN615 wheels...
Sumitomo HTR Z5 235/40ZR18 & 295/30ZR18
Last edited by jwelch7818; 12-13-2023 at 03:23 PM.
Reason: Wrong description
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Consummate Learner
Be careful... AOD and 4L65E are not interchangeable labels. AOD is the specific name given to the Ford 4-speed Automatic OverDrive transmission based on the FMX transmission.
I came here to offer a good dipstick and tube option from Allstar Performance - but for the AOD, not the 4L65E.
-- Mike -- TxMike64 -- @TxMGarage
Gen1.5 Hot Rod '33 #1094 (Stage 1) - 302/AOD '15 IRS - Quad Built - Build Thread
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sorry for the error Mike...didn't mean to put AOD on description...thanks for looking out for me
JW
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On a somewhat related note, if you do end up going with an aftermarket dipstick, make sure you calibrate it against the original one that came with the transmission.
Earl
Last edited by narly1; 12-13-2023 at 04:00 PM.
1st Speedstar in Canada 31 March 2023.
Built by me 302 engine, AOD trans, 3.55 IRS.
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I used a Lokar TD-34L60EFM Flexible Braided Stainless Transmission Dipstick on my hot rod truck build with an LS3 and 4L65E trans. Worked fine although X2 on checking the length. Mine was too long and resulted in me underfilling the transmission. Discovered during first start when it wouldn't shift into reverse. I guessed at the right length (full mark 1/4" above bottom edge of housing) and later confirmed and slightly adjusted when I had the pan off replacing the leaking gasket. The Lokar is a nice piece, but good grief inflation at work. It was $100 on Amazon Feb 2021. No see it's $147. Ouch.
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wow, you're right Edward...pricey, and i thought owning a boat was expensive but, nice piece. Spent plenty already and can't scrimp now if it's what I want...
btw...looks like you've been busy with these things
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