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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Peter Harman, Jul 30, 2020.

  1. Jul 30, 2020
    Peter Harman

    Peter Harman New Member

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    Any idea where I can find an original dipstick for a dauntless in my ‘71 CJ5? Or, if in have to get a universal, how long is the original?
    Thank you!
     
  2. Jul 30, 2020
    givemethewillys

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    There's two different types, do you want the one that goes straight into the block, or the kind with the tube that attaches to the exhaust manifold? I can probably take some measurements for you for either one.
     
  3. Jul 30, 2020
    Dave B

    Dave B Frankenjeep '67

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    The straight in-to-the-block one returns to a tricky, "hidden" hole in the dark recesses (my Dec. '65 produced 1966 CJ5). And, the one with the stand-up tube is much handier (my '69 225 Dauntless in a '67 CJ5 body).
     
  4. Jul 30, 2020
    Peter Harman

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    Hmmmm. Does this help
     

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  5. Jul 30, 2020
    Dave B

    Dave B Frankenjeep '67

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    From Peter's picture, it looks like the "attached-tube type".
     
  6. Jul 30, 2020
    Dave B

    Dave B Frankenjeep '67

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    There's some info.>>>Dauntless v6 225 Dip Stick Length

    My attached-tube rises roughly an inch above the nearby left valve cover and the dip-stick measures 22-5/8" from the tip to the bottom of the stopper. I didn't measure above the stopper to the "finger-pull".
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2020
    Peter Harman

    Peter Harman New Member

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    Thank you!
     
  8. Jul 31, 2020
    Steve's 70-5

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    Does the dip stick have a part number on it?
    Go to a Buick Forum may find something there
     
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  9. Jul 31, 2020
    Peter Harman

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    I’m afraid the dipstick is MIA.
     
  10. Oct 6, 2020
    jeraldt

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    Wanted to add on to this question. I am in the process of building 225 to put in my 65 CJ5. Sadly, the builder block did not have a dipstick or tube at all. I cannot find one anywhere so what does everyone suggest as a place to start? Appreciate the help!
     
  11. Oct 7, 2020
    Beach66Bum

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    Here’s the part number for the dip stick that goes into the block directly, no riser tube.
     
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  12. Oct 7, 2020
    jeraldt

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    Thank you for that. The PN helps a bunch. Now the hunt to find and buy one....Wish me luck!
     
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  13. Oct 7, 2020
    Beach66Bum

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    :beer: I’ll keep a look out on the Facebook Jeep groups.
     
  14. Oct 8, 2020
    Tom_Hartz

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    I'm thinking there is a market for reproductions.
     
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    maurywhurt

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    Try contacting Dave Malke - he sells Dauntless parts on eBay frequently and may have what you're looking for. I'll PM his contact info to you.
     
  16. Oct 16, 2020
    jeepers1969

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    I have an extra 225 dipstick the direct in block type. Pm me if interested
     
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