No tranny dipstick? Aftermarket?

[JesseS]

I'm going to dremel a hole into the side of my trans case, JB weld on a plexi site glass and call it good.

HAHA! That's how I had to check the oil level on my 77' GL1000

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[TJC]

I've been sitting on my PPE pan for almost a year now. I want the dipstick in before the pan exchange. So I am ready as well.

 

[JesseS]

I've been sitting on my PPE pan for almost a year now. I want the dipstick in before the pan exchange. So I am ready as well.

Same here, in a box in the garage, waiting on the stick, and a few more miles before I change the Tyranny fluid.

 

[TJC]

I hear you! I've been waiting this long, what's another month. My truck is ready for its 5,000 mile oil change and I'm going to do the pan and dipstick at the same time. So It is not being driven until this gets done. It is only going on the lift once. I am patient. I have my rejuvenated 2005 Ranger and a fancy new CX-5 to sport around in until then.

 

[Swede726]

I found a pair of 11 inch 90 degree bent needle nose make checking the fluid easy. Just reach up with one to grab the dipstick.

 

[Old Red Replacement]

It will be a small batch at first, for sale here, the people who already have stated they want one, have the first right of refusal, they were the ones who motivated me as customers ready to buy before I even made one.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/remote-transmission-dip-stick-aftermarket-support.24547/

That batch will come with strings attached, I need them to go to people who will put them on right away,(or soon) give feedback on installation, fit and accuracy of markings.

I may have a few sticks with temp tabs to go to high heat areas, I have a temp tab on my development stick, it's showing little to no signs of heat, but it's been cool here.

If that goes well, then the next batch will probably be 200 sticks, if there are changes to be made, then the next batch will be revised to include those changes.

The original price point target was $150 I know I wont be able to get that low, but we will see, the first batch is a loser anyways, all the time money and effort to get this far has been pretty steep.

Note: they are for the 2019-2022 2.3T engine only, maybe the 2023 as well, I have to see one of those trucks.

 

[Old Red Replacement]

Put me on list for one when more are available.
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[TJC]

I found a pair of 11 inch 90 degree bent needle nose make checking the fluid easy. Just reach up with one to grab the dipstick.

That's after suffering a 2nd degree burn taking the cap off!

 

[C141B FE]

I know I'm late to the party, but I'd be game for a stick! Have PPE pan waiting to be installed as well.

 

[Beez]

Fitz - Also a bit late to the party, but if you still have any units available, please hit a brother up. I'm looking to do a trany fluid change here in the very near future and won't be "taking it up the B&M" at their price.

 

[Friday yet?]

Fitz - Also a bit late to the party, but if you still have any units available, please hit a brother up. I'm looking to do a trany fluid change here in the very near future and won't be "taking it up the B&M" at their price.

Was going to post the link for the main thread for purchasing a Fitzstick. But see you've already done so.

Highly recommend it! Bunch of us here on the forum have bought and installed the sticks. They work perfectly. Mike's done a fabulous job with the design. It literally looks like it rolled out of the factory with it.

 

[Beez]

Fri, Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting this project behind me. I've actually only ever seen one image of Fitz's unit and it was a top view, so I'm not overly familiar with the design. Curious if it has a braided line, or is a pre-bent design?

Also, I am about to pull the trigger on the PPE pan, but noticed that there 2 designs available in 3 finishes. One of the pans (same price) appears to be a deeper pan to hold a bit more fluid. Not so sure that's even necessary, as I just like the idea of a more robust pan with a drain plug, but am considering the options..

 

[RedlandRanger]

Fri, Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting this project behind me. I've actually only ever seen one image of Fitz's unit and it was a top view, so I'm not overly familiar with the design. Curious if it has a braided line, or is a pre-bent design?

Also, I am about to pull the trigger on the PPE pan, but noticed that there 2 designs available in 3 finishes. One of the pans (same price) appears to be a deeper pan to hold a bit more fluid. Not so sure that's even necessary, as I just like the idea of a more robust pan with a drain plug, but am considering the options..

The FitzStick is a braided hose that is pre-bent with shrink wrap to keep the shape - I'm probably describing it poorly - it fits in perfectly and is pre-marked - it is very accurate. It looks like it came off the assembly line. You absolutely won't be sorry you bought it.

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