Do you need a dipstick adapter for a diesel truck?
Do you need a dipstick adapter for a diesel truck?
Strictly Diesel Dipstick Adapter Repair Kit fits the following vehicles: These kits are obviously a must for all of you 7.3-Powered drivers out there so head on over to the Strictly Diesel website here and get yours today. For more product review, truck features, and event coverage, stay tuned right here to Diesel Army.
Why does my Ford Excursion have a dipstick adapter?
If you or someone you know owns a 1999-2003 Ford truck or Excursion, powered by a 7.3-Liter Power Stroke, you’re probably aware of the common oil leaking issues. Leaking oil pans on these engines are very common and most of the time it’s due to the factory dipstick adapter in the side of the oil pan itself.
Where does the dipstick adapter go in an oil pan?
The interior portion of the factory dipstick adapter stays in the oil pan. During the installation, after removing the original o-ring (so it doesn’t get stuck in the oil pickup and reduce oil flow), this part is dropped into the lowest part of the oil pan sump, where it will remain until such time as the engine and oil pan are removed.
Why is my dipstick adapter leaking on my truck?
Leaking oil pans on these engines are very common and most of the time it’s due to the factory dipstick adapter in the side of the oil pan itself. As these trucks get older and older, you’re only delaying the inevitable.
How do you replace the dipstick tube on a Ford F-150?
At the bottom of the dipstick tube immediately before it enters the oil pan gently tap the tube to set up vibrations which will further loosen the corrosion around the tube. Wiggle the tube back and forth while pulling the tube out of the hole which goes into the oil pan.
What does the Strictly Diesel dipstick repair kit come with?
The Kit comes with new O-ring, new nut, a wire bottle brush to be used as a holding device, and new fiber washer. Could be forgetting an item or two but I’ve listed the main components.
Is there a dipstick adapter repair kit for a truck?
This kit completely eliminates the stock dipstick adapter, replacing it with a new machined aluminum adapter that features a double o-ring seal on the OUTSIDE of the oil pan. This kit can be installed with the oil pan still on the engine, and the engine still in the truck.
How to fix oil pan leak in Strictly Diesel 7.3?
7.3 Powerstroke dipstick repair kit from Strictly Diesel replace the leaking dipstick adapter the doesn’t require pulling the motor and dropping the oil pan. The dipstick repair kit can be installed from you driveway for a permanent repair. As the 7.3L trucks get older, oil pan leaks get more and more common.
