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bart
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Username: bart

Post Number: 4
Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 01:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just acquired two Express Six-244 MS engines. They are unused from military surplus. However, neither one has an oil dipstick. Does anyone have any ideas where I might start my search for replacements?

Thanks
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larry_from_maryland
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Username: larry_from_maryland

Post Number: 244
Registered: 07-2003
Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well if they are flat head contintals then they should take the same dipstick as a Massy harris 44-6 cyl.Most tractor places stock dipsticks as trees and weeds yank them out.Try valu-bilt 1-888-828-3276.
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bart
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Friday, July 01, 2005 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks, I had not considered that. I farmd almonds and kept them pruned up high enough to protect my own hide, so didn't have that problem. However, I can see where other crops might. I'll give it a try. There certainally are enough tractor dealers in California's Central Valley. (I hate to admit it, but I kind of miss the farming now that I am away from it -- in spite of the flesh eating trees.)
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bart
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 01-2005
Posted on Friday, July 01, 2005 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am relatively new to the restoration of old boats and just had my eyes opened. I called the tractor dealer and discovered that the dipsticks are no longer available through Massey. However, they suggested that I call the NAPA store just down the street from me. For under ten dollars, they have a universal dipstick that you cut to length and mark yourself to suit your needs.

Fill it one quart low and run it to fill the filter. Then mark the add line. Put in the final quart and mark the full line. It's cheap and easy.

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