please recommend a transmission dipstick that isn’t junk.

[spedigo]

Th350.

The dipstick that came with my truck when I got it was most likely a Mr. gasket

i’ve tried several different size O-rings. I’ve tried buying two different top hat seals. Nothing fits, or nothing works.

I put the calipers on the dipstick tube opening on the transmission and it’s roughly 3/4 of an inch. If anybody could recommend a forever dipstick tube and/or the seals that go with it, it would be much appreciated. I’m tired of messing around with it.

 

[NickTransmissions]

Go to the junkard and buy a good used OEM one out of a TH350 for $5-$10.

 

[CalSgt]

I’m with @NickTransmissions , an original GM unit would be my choice

 

[brooksman9]

Fitzall is good. Have one on my Camaro and C10

 

[edgephoto]

I just ordered a Pioneer brand dipstick tube for my V3500. I get it Monday. I am hoping it fits well. My original one the bracket is missing. If it does not fit right I will try and make a bracket and weld it on.

I will let you know how it fits.

Around here Junk Yards are a thing of the past. They are all used parts yards and they dismantle vehicles and put parts on a shelf. Good luck finding stuff like dipstick tubes and small items. Most of their vehicles are new to maybe 15 years old. The older stuff the just crush and scrap.

 

[NickTransmissions]

I just ordered a Pioneer brand dipstick tube for my V3500. I get it Monday. I am hoping it fits well. My original one the bracket is missing. If it does not fit right I will try and make a bracket and weld it on.

I will let you know how it fits.

Around here Junk Yards are a thing of the past. They are all used parts yards and they dismantle vehicles and put parts on a shelf. Good luck finding stuff like dipstick tubes and small items. Most of their vehicles are new to maybe 15 years old. The older stuff the just crush and scrap.

I wish some of your local junk yards were present here in Vegas...All of our pick-a-parts have old stuff from the 70s, 80s and 90s plus early 00's...Anything after 2010 is largely non-existent in local pick yards...Would love to have access to later model vehicles for the transmissions...

 

[spedigo]

Go to the junkard and buy a good used OEM one out of a TH350 for $5-$10.

Great idea. But I just don’t have time. On the road six days a week right now. Every now and then I stop when I see a truck in a field, but that’s about it. I’ll try looking at some online salvage.

 

[spedigo]

Go to the junkard and buy a good used OEM one out of a TH350 for $5-$10.

also, what was the original seal? Just an O-ring or was it the top hat? I’ve got a top hat style in my detent.

 

[Matt69olds]

Last time I needed a dipstick I ordered one from summit. It was around 45 bucks, and didn’t use those junk orings. The boot type seals are MUCH more forgiving.

 

[SquareRoot]

NV4500=Problem solved!

 

[Fastduramax]

Lokar is some of the best stuff I’ve used, using both oil and trannny sticks on my 572

 

[Fastduramax]

Oh throttle cable too !

 

[geolee]

I like the ones that break in half and get stuck in the tube

 

[Goldie Driver]

I like the ones that break in half and get stuck in the tube

That happened on my 4RUNNER. Right before a road trip...

Fortunately it was easy to get out, and the top half latches down so it stayed sealed.

 

[geolee]

They are easy to get out but happens at the worst time