Remote Transmission Dip Stick Aftermarket Support?

[D Fresh]

I give up! You obviously are not getting the idea/consept of using the cold none running level to calibrate the markings you are adding to the new stick so they match. I don’t care if the level is right or wrong. As long as they match on both sticks under the same conditions. Then and can do a hot running check to see if my transmission if properly filled and adjust as necessary.

If you don't care if the level is right why are you even checking it or wanting to add a dipstick?


Okay, you mark it cold without verifying the level hot. Then you go do a hot running check. How do you know where it's supposed to be when hot. How do you know if you're low at all. You don't.

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[ctechbob]

It doesn't matter. We're not talking about checking the level cold. We're talking about seeing where it is on the factory stick, seeing where it is on the new stick. If it is at A. Or 5 or wherever you mark the new stick and continue marking from there. It has nothing to do with where the level is other than where you're setting the starting point for marking the new stick.

As long as the level of the fluid doesn't change (it won't in the 20 min it takes to install) you can use it to mark the new stick. There's no need to do it with the engine running or hot.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

It doesn't matter. We're not talking about checking the level cold. We're talking about seeing where it is on the factory stick, seeing where it is on the new stick. If it is at A. Or 5 or wherever you mark the new stick and continue marking from there. It has nothing to do with where the level is other than where you're setting the starting point for marking the new stick.

As long as the level of the fluid doesn't change (it won't in the 20 min it takes to install) you can use it to mark the new stick. There's no need to do it with the engine running or hot.

That’s what I was thinking also. Check level cold with OEM stick to establish a reference point. Install new stick and check cold. Mark temporarily the new stick with cold reference. Run truck to get it hot ( to oem check point) and pull new stick to see where hot level is. Mark new stick temporarily for reference hot. Now compare marks side by side from oem stick to new stick to see where they fall. The fluid level will change because it’s hot you then can establish the correct marks for the new stick

 

[ctechbob]

You don't even need to go through all that. Mark where it is cold. Reference the factory stick as to where to mark it and what mark it is on. Measure and mark the rest of the graduations. It really is that easy, everyone is overthinking this.

Once you mark the graduations on the stick, you are done. Measure the fluid as specified by the book. The reading on the new stick will match the old.

 

[Msfitoy]

You don't even need to go through all that. Mark where it is cold. Reference the factory stick as to where to mark it and what mark it is on. Measure and mark the rest of the graduations. It really is that easy, everyone is overthinking this.

Once you mark the graduations on the stick, you are done. Measure the fluid as specified by the book. The reading on the new stick will match the old.

When everyone says "mark", what is used to "mark"? Certainly not black markers?!

 

[Stevedbvik1]

You don't even need to go through all that. Mark where it is cold. Reference the factory stick as to where to mark it and what mark it is on. Measure and mark the rest of the graduations. It really is that easy, everyone is overthinking this.

Once you mark the graduations on the stick, you are done. Measure the fluid as specified by the book. The reading on the new stick will match the old.

Me going “Duh” ?‍

 

[ctechbob]

When everyone says "mark", what is used to "mark"? Certainly not black markers?!

A sharp scribe will do the job. You probably want to start with something temporary, like tape, mark the graduations, double check, and scribe.

 

[Big Blue]

When everyone says "mark", what is used to "mark"? Certainly not black markers?!

I would think a sharpie for the reference marks but scribe marks or file cuts for permenent marks

 

[Big Blue]

OK, I think we have beat the calibration issue to death. Let's get Fitz to get us some dipsticks.

Looks like he needs to get at least 100 to start.

 

[D Fresh]

You don't even need to go through all that. Mark where it is cold. Reference the factory stick as to where to mark it and what mark it is on. Measure and mark the rest of the graduations. It really is that easy, everyone is overthinking this.

Once you mark the graduations on the stick, you are done. Measure the fluid as specified by the book. The reading on the new stick will match the old.

I could see that being effective IF you wanted all those graduated marks. All I would want is full hot, full cold. Also, I'm sure the plastic dipstick expands and contracts differently than a metal one. How accurate are those transfered marks?

I guess I just didn't expect that there are that many of us on here that don't know if their transmission is filled properly. I thought of this as an added convenience. Apparently a lot of you guys have just never checked it.

Weird.

 

[Big Blue]

I could see that being effective IF you wanted all those graduated marks. All I would want is full hot, full cold.

I guess I just didn't expect that there are that many of us on here that don't know if their transmission is filled properly.

With the crazy Ford dipstick location, does anyone know their transmission is filled properly?

You only need to put the marks you want. Personally the full hot range probably works.

 

[D Fresh]

With the crazy Ford dipstick location, does anyone know their transmission is filled properly?

You only need to put the marks you want. Personally the full hot range probably works.

It was the first thing I checked and resolved when I got it home. Mine was a quart and a half low.

I thought it was pretty well known around here that many 10r80s were delivered low on fluid.

 

[Msfitoy]

I would think a sharpie for the reference marks but scribe marks or file cuts for permenent marks

Sharpie marks would dissolve in hot trans fluid right? I'd imagine after finding the correct calibration, using a center punch for marking would be effective...

 

[Fitzmotor]

Oh damn, easy you guys,

It is meaningless, about temp, running, any of that, all you are doing is checking the factory stick against the new stick, 4 or 5 or 6, cold, hot doesn't matter, just transfer the marks.

Let me get this done before we worry about the details, that's my job.

you s#!t heads really give me solid motivation, thanks!

 

[importfighter01]

Oh damn, easy you guys,

It is meaningless, about temp, running, any of that, all you are doing is checking the factory stick against the new stick, 4 or 5 or 6, cold, hot doesn't matter, just transfer the marks.

Let me get this done before we worry about the details, that's my job.

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