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This a sealing suggestion instead of O rings correct? That would work, but Msfitoy already did the hard part of designing the perfect fitting funnel for the MBS dipstick.Silicone sleeve fitted to the taper?:
I just have to see what it will take to get them made in a large quantity!! That would be China unfortunately, the US quotes were so expensive $117 each for a batch of 50
HeatXfer
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Yes. Just a suggestion. From experience, O-ring alignment can be a bit troublesome if the receiving component is not chamfered or a bit wider at the opening. A sleeve on the funnel taper would ease insertion because the dipstick tube itself has parallel sides. The recess in my very poor drawing would probably not necessary is the surface of the funnel were textured a bit.This a sealing suggestion instead of O rings correct? That would work, but Msfitoy already did the hard part of designing the perfect fitting funnel for the MBS dipstick.
I just have to see what it will take to get them made in a large quantity!! That would be China unfortunately, the US quotes were so expensive $117 each for a batch of 50
I wish 3D printing was available when I was working in the field, component customizations are unlimited!
As far as the price goes, if that's what it takes for production, then so be it.
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Guess I goofed up the post response,
The fitting has a large chamfer for the dipstick seal, I will set the O ring squish pretty light as there is will be no pressure on it.
The fitting has a large chamfer for the dipstick seal, I will set the O ring squish pretty light as there is will be no pressure on it.
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I might normally believe that.... but as frail as these transmissions are... I bet it scattered before you got the chanceI was too lazy to change the fluid so I changed the tranny instead...
Stevedbvik1
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The scattering was the changeI might normally believe that.... but as frail as these transmissions are... I bet it scattered before you got the chance
TomSim
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well, lets face it, they all go bust anyway so.....call me crazy, cause i am, I'm going to do a test and keep you all informed, i'm not going to change any of my fluids except oil and filter of course, just to see what if anything will go wrong and trust me, something will go wrong and the minute it does, I'll trade it in on something else, without telling the new car salesman that the tranny or diff or transfer are all pucked....believe it or not, if you detail the living puck out of your vehicle when trading it in, everyone at the dealership goes gaga over it and they don't even take it for a test drive. What if you can't drive it into the dealership you might ask? i'll tow it and drop it there in the middle of the night ahahhaahaha. I hope you all get a chuckle out of this post and not take all of the above too seriousI was too lazy to change the fluid so I changed the tranny instead...
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Ironman
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Hello Mike, I'm a new member on here and just got done reading the 153 pages on the Fritz Stick and with all the info and quality work you have put in to this needed part for our trucks I would like to be put on your list for the Fritz Stick.
Thank you for stepping up with a awesome product...Bill
Thank you for stepping up with a awesome product...Bill
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You deserve a metal for reading all 153 pages...
2021Ranger
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it’s a part that is worth waiting for for sure.
HeatXfer
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I'll be changing my trans fluid & filter in the next couple of weeks @34k miles and I know it'll be well beyond that before I'm able to officially order the FitzStick (I'm probably around #245), but I believe it's worth the wait. Mike's obsessive attention to detail on this product speaks for itself.
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