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Phantom Phaeton · 06-24-2018, 08:23 AM

Will an 8BA dipstick work in a 59A flathead? Thanks, David

rotorwrench · 06-24-2018, 08:43 AM

Not real well. You can use any stick that will fit but it would have to be remarked for quantity. There are 4 or 5 different sticks just in the 8BA family of engines alone. It's all about the oil pan.

Ol' Ron · 06-24-2018, 09:32 AM

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I use 1/2" tubing with 1/2 NF threads on one end. Make this longer and bebt for better excess. Then use a junkyard dipstick cut to the proper length and marked for your oil level.

06-24-2018, 08:23 AM	#1
Phantom Phaeton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: EDGAR, NEBRASKA Posts: 249	8BA and 59A Dipsticks Will an 8BA dipstick work in a 59A flathead? Thanks, David

06-24-2018, 08:43 AM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: 8BA and 59A Dipsticks Not real well. You can use any stick that will fit but it would have to be remarked for quantity. There are 4 or 5 different sticks just in the 8BA family of engines alone. It's all about the oil pan.

06-24-2018, 09:32 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,861	Re: 8BA and 59A Dipsticks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use 1/2" tubing with 1/2 NF threads on one end. Make this longer and bebt for better excess. Then use a junkyard dipstick cut to the proper length and marked for your oil level.