u/user576140

looking for a replacement oil dipstick tube. this one does not fit tight. it's super loose & has leaked oil over everything. i have seen the ones with the clamp that goes to the header, etc. this one does not look like it ever had that, so could be the issue.

not exactly sure what motor it is. that is next on the list to try to id. it is not the original motor - was swapped before i bought the truck. have been told that it is an "80's" 302 V8.

tube is 17"

any thoughts on how to track this down?

thanks!

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i'm replacing my radiator & have the old one out. bought a brand new TSM radiator that is supposed to be exact same specs. but when i go to connect the transmission cooler hoses to the cooler on the bottom of the radiator, they are different size than the original.
is there an adapter for these? or is just another fitting?

also, have read mixed reviews on bypassing the cooler on the bottom of the radiator & just going straight to the auxiliary transmission cooler.

and would it be a good idea to swap the transmission cooler out for a new one since it is accessible with the radiator removed? or if i am not having any issues, should i just leave well enough alone?

any thoughts on that would be very much appreciated.

old radiator (obviously)

old fitting 1

old fitting 2

old connection

new connection

new radiator

current transmission cooler

had a bad leak in my radiator so i took it off & to a radiator shop.
price to recore was not too much cheaper than a brand new replacement. so i went with the new copper/brass same style as the original.

i'm trying to find the 2 hoses to replace as well & can not find one of them. top hose is gates 20611 & plainly marked on the hose.
the lower hose has no brand name, but has this ID on it, but have had no luck finding anything matching these numbers.
AU 082799CL R W3

i have taken it to napa, oreilly & advance & they are not finding anything either.
the closest i have seen online is a Dayco C70115, but not 100% sure.

1969 ford f100

any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks!

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