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Robert Dip · 03-02-2012, 08:58 AM

Working on my '35 3W and installed a '37 steering box with matching frame steering mount. My old Fentons would be perfect....but....my only problem is that they do not clear the oil dip stick base / tube....on both the original '35 engine and a 59AB that is ready as a back-up engine. I am surprised that there are not to many comments on the dipstick clearance. The only way to have a proper clearance is to actually re-locate the base of the dipstick on the oil pan. I will eventually use the Fentons ( just because I like them ) but, in the meantime, I have received the entire dual exhaust & headers from Red’s. In communicating with someone on this dipstick issue, I was told it cleared???? One of my 8BA motors, the stick is placed forward and clears the Fentons perfectly. I am at a loss with this.

03-02-2012, 08:58 AM	#22
Robert Dip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Candiac, Qc. Posts: 483	Re: 1936 Ford with 59ab motor Working on my '35 3W and installed a '37 steering box with matching frame steering mount. My old Fentons would be perfect....but....my only problem is that they do not clear the oil dip stick base / tube....on both the original '35 engine and a 59AB that is ready as a back-up engine. I am surprised that there are not to many comments on the dipstick clearance. The only way to have a proper clearance is to actually re-locate the base of the dipstick on the oil pan. I will eventually use the Fentons ( just because I like them ) but, in the meantime, I have received the entire dual exhaust & headers from Red’s. In communicating with someone on this dipstick issue, I was told it cleared???? One of my 8BA motors, the stick is placed forward and clears the Fentons perfectly. I am at a loss with this.