My oil dipstick broke. I am not having much luck searching om line. I think i can braise the old one back together. So my question can any one tell me the overall lengt of the dipstick so the calibration will be correct. Thanks
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1990 F-250 SuperCab 7.3L IDI Diesel XLT Lariat captains chairs Crown Vic Two tone Gray paint job. Stock truck.\/ Warn XD9000 winch/ chrome brush guard mount. Toys 13' AB RIB with 30 HP 4-Stroke Tohatsu OB.
the one in my buddy's 86 F250 was 32" if I remember correctly, I got the same issue as you do with a broken off dipstick - still hoping I can find an intact one in the boneyard...
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Handle total is 13" the blade is 20 1/4" .......Next time you do an oil change check the level with amount of oil installed after a 10 minute drain down hot.
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93 F250 7.3 IDI S/C XLT 4X4 E40D 3.55LS, Captains chairs, Tutone Mocha, Leer 48" Hiboy cap, FR & RR hitches, full DeeZee running boards. Factory ordered/delivered Jan 93 has 160K+, it's basically a stock truck with all the Ford options, just no disc player.
Toys: 26'Jayco FK TT, 18'Sylvan Pro Fish.
Thanks for the info, I try the repair first then call the local dealerships. The locals guys are very unresponsive. And the online part search yielded no current P/N
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1990 F-250 SuperCab 7.3L IDI Diesel XLT Lariat captains chairs Crown Vic Two tone Gray paint job. Stock truck.\/ Warn XD9000 winch/ chrome brush guard mount. Toys 13' AB RIB with 30 HP 4-Stroke Tohatsu OB.
This was the dipstick for mine..... 93 7.3 so look under IND-OIL LVL
f4tz6750b $29.32 $0.00 $21.11
IND-OIL LVL
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93 F250 7.3 IDI S/C XLT 4X4 E40D 3.55LS, Captains chairs, Tutone Mocha, Leer 48" Hiboy cap, FR & RR hitches, full DeeZee running boards. Factory ordered/delivered Jan 93 has 160K+, it's basically a stock truck with all the Ford options, just no disc player.
Toys: 26'Jayco FK TT, 18'Sylvan Pro Fish.
I was able to make one using the existing handle. I soldered a stainless steel cable on the end. Then after doing a fresh oil change noted the level then put a solder mark on the cable at the right place. Total cost. Under $10.
My 1990 dipstick has been brazed since I bought the truck in 1994 - still holding up fine! In fact, the brazing seems to centralize the dipstick as it slides down the tube.
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1990 F-250 SuperCab 7.3L IDI Diesel XLT Lariat captains chairs Crown Vic Two tone Gray paint job. Stock truck.\/ Warn XD9000 winch/ chrome brush guard mount. Toys 13' AB RIB with 30 HP 4-Stroke Tohatsu OB.
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