Trans Dipstick replacement.

[1987_WHEEHORSE312 76]

Hey Guys! Merry almost Christmas! I went to check my transfluid earlier on my 312 and the dip stick tube broke off. Got the end removed and that is good. Now I have an empty hole. Can I put a bolt in it to get me through the winter, or had anyone had any luck making a dipstick tube? I'd rather not get a replacement one if there are other options as I'd rather do metal piping if possible. Let me know your ideas. I need something asap as its my plow tractor and its winter time. Also peep the new shed/shop! Thanks! 

[ebinmaine 75,688]

I have at least a half dozen of those tubes here. PM me if interested.  

[1987_WHEEHORSE312 76]

13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I have at least a half dozen of those tubes here. PM me if interested.  

I sent a PM 

[JCM 10,410]

Nice shed / shop. What size did you get ?

[1987_WHEEHORSE312 76]

Just now, JCM said:

Nice shed / shop. What size did you get ?

Thanks! 12x16, prefab! 

[JCM 10,410]

Nice . I like the double end door. Good choice. Perfect size.  

[1987_WHEEHORSE312 76]

Just now, JCM said:

Nice . I like the double end door. Good choice. Perfect size.  

Thanks! The double doors on the long side seems to be the new style, but I don't like that cause then you have to maneuver the tractor around. This style is awesome cause you get the full depth, like a garage. 

[JCM 10,410]

Don't get like me , I'm out of room. These 5 and 1 outside covered over..Sold 4 over the years.

[1987_WHEEHORSE312 76]

Just now, JCM said:

Don't get like me , I'm out of room. These 5 and 1 outside covered over..Sold 4 over the years.

I Bought my 312 for taking care of my house as I just bought the house! Wife would kill me if I bought another right now LOL

[JCM 10,410]

Great tractor the 312-8. The one pictured I bought new in 1989, My ex wife hated when I bought the 520-H because I then had 2. Got rid of her 21 years ago.  

[stevasaurus 23,515]

A regular cork will work to get you through the winter.  

[Ed Kennell 43,757]

9 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

A regular cork will work to get you through the winter.  

                        or a transom plug.

 

 

[Bill D 2,440]

1/2" pipe plug should fit.

[1987_WHEEHORSE312 76]

7 minutes ago, Bill D said:

1/2" pipe plug should fit.

1/2 inchx8 inch black metal pipe does too! Just used that as an experiment and it works perfectly 

[Bill D 2,440]

I've often wondered if a piece of galvanized 1/2" pipe could be cut to the same length as the dipstick tube and used to replace a broken plastic dipstick tube?  Anyone here try it?  Would the dipstick seal snug in the tube?

[1987_WHEEHORSE312 76]

2 minutes ago, Bill D said:

I've often wondered if a piece of galvanized 1/2" pipe could be cut to the same length as the dipstick tube and used to replace a broken plastic dipstick tube?  Anyone here try it?  Would the dipstick seal snug in the tube?

Yes I just did, home depot sells them 8 inches long just like the OEM tube length is. Works perfect. 

[kpinnc 16,173]

1 hour ago, 1987_WHEEHORSE312 said:

Wife would kill me if I bought another right now LOL

 

No no no! You never "purchase" another one, they just reproduced on thier own! 

 

Or- you just inherited a stray and just had to give it shelter! 

[Bar Nuthin 1,806]

3 hours ago, kpinnc said:

Or- you just inherited a stray and just had to give it shelter!

 

Personally, I just say I'm buying parts - technically true.