C160 Hydro dipstick being stubborn!

[Gary S Minnesota 62]

Hi All,

This evening I pulled the hydro dipstick in order to check the transmission fluid level on my 1975 C-160.  (the decal says to fill with 10-30 0il to full mark).

Now I can’t for the life of me get the rubber grommet/gasket to slip down into the fill tube.  The tube on this unit appears to be plastic or nylon so I’m afraid to get too rough with it.  I did apply a light coat of oil to the rubber surface that slides down into the tube but that didn’t help.  I’m thinking that the rubber has probably gotten hard with age. Are there replacements available?  Or any suggestions?

Thanks!y

[ebinmaine 78,603]

7 hours ago, Gary S Minnesota said:

rubber has probably gotten hard with age

 

They swell too. 

You might be able to remove and replace that O ring. I may have a replacement dipstick here. 

[Gary S Minnesota 62]

It appears that the rubber piece is molded rubber,  not an actual O ring.   I will take a closer look at replacing it.

Other wise I’d be happy to purchase a replacement dip stick from you if available.

Thanks for your response

 

Gary

[ebinmaine 78,603]

7 minutes ago, Gary S Minnesota said:

It appears that the rubber piece is molded rubber,  not an actual O ring.   I will take a closer look at replacing it.

Other wise I’d be happy to purchase a replacement dip stick from you if available.

Thanks for your response

 

Gary

 

 

Measure your existing piece and I'll see what's in my parts stash.  

[peter lena 9,868]

@Gary S Minnesota   dielectric  grease ?   made for that  , rebuilt  hundreds  of pumps  / gear  units , makes a  ring slide with ease , another thing it does is stop , o ring twist / leak , also excellent  on fuel tank bottom valve  grommets , makes it easy . pete  

[Gary S Minnesota 62]

Well I finally got back to my stubborn transmission dipstick problem.

I took Pete's advise and applied dielectric grease to the rubber surfaces and with some effort( say angling down to get one section/edge started in the tube) was able to get the rubber gasket down in the proper position within the tube.

I don't believe it should be that difficult to check the transmission oil level.

My dipstick measures about 6.25 inches from the top of the metal cap to the tip of the stick.

So Ebinmaine if you have a replacement with the rubber in good shape I'd be interested in purchasing one from you!

Thanks all for your help. 

Gary in Minnesota 

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 78,603]

4 hours ago, Gary S Minnesota said:

Ebinmaine if you have a replacement with the rubber in good shape I'd be interested in purchasing one from you!

 

I'll check this weekend.