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<blockquote data-quote="R1jamn" data-source="post: 1175929" data-attributes="member: 1793"><p>Yes, I leave the dipstick out and then re-install the filler cap when done. I leave the dipstick with the handle attached in my tool box now.</p><p>Yes, I wear a pair of mechanics gloves to remove and re-install the filler cap.</p><p></p><p>You need to take several readings with the dipstick and this mod allowed me to perform this easily and quickly.</p><p></p><p>Try and take this dipstick in and out several times with just your fingers, even with gloves on, and you will soon be giving a verbal whipping to the FoMoCo engineers.</p><p></p><p>This mod keeps the dipstick positioned perfectly so it does not fall over or tilt, which could give you a false reading on the hash mark.<span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"><span style="font-size: 9px">---------- Post added at 11:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 AM ----------</span></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p></p><p></p><p>I did not use a lift. I just threw a piece of carpet on the ground and crawled underneath to take readings. </p><p>Just insert dipstick, remove, take reading, wipe clean and repeat until you have a consistant reading.</p><p>I'm 5'7" and maneuver quite will under the raptor for this.</p><p>A lift is preferable but the trans fluid temp was dropping below 193F quickly. </p><p>So I had to act quickly and throw the carpet down and crawl underneath, remove filler cap and perform the reading.<span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"><span style="font-size: 9px">---------- Post added at 11:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------</span></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p></p><p>???</p><p></p><p>Ruger.....Drill and tap the dipstick and attach a handle. Done.</p><p>Simple and effective.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="R1jamn, post: 1175929, member: 1793"] Yes, I leave the dipstick out and then re-install the filler cap when done. I leave the dipstick with the handle attached in my tool box now. Yes, I wear a pair of mechanics gloves to remove and re-install the filler cap. You need to take several readings with the dipstick and this mod allowed me to perform this easily and quickly. Try and take this dipstick in and out several times with just your fingers, even with gloves on, and you will soon be giving a verbal whipping to the FoMoCo engineers. This mod keeps the dipstick positioned perfectly so it does not fall over or tilt, which could give you a false reading on the hash mark.[COLOR="Red"] [SIZE=1]---------- Post added at 11:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 AM ----------[/SIZE] [/COLOR] I did not use a lift. I just threw a piece of carpet on the ground and crawled underneath to take readings. Just insert dipstick, remove, take reading, wipe clean and repeat until you have a consistant reading. I'm 5'7" and maneuver quite will under the raptor for this. A lift is preferable but the trans fluid temp was dropping below 193F quickly. So I had to act quickly and throw the carpet down and crawl underneath, remove filler cap and perform the reading.[COLOR="Red"] [SIZE=1]---------- Post added at 11:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------[/SIZE] [/COLOR] ??? Ruger.....Drill and tap the dipstick and attach a handle. Done. Simple and effective. [/QUOTE]
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