Just inserted the dipstick tube into my '72 Midget 1275. The dipstick is
till loose and rattles around in the tube. Seems I recall reading that
there is a felt/wool spacer that fits around the dipstick and seals the
tube. Is this correct?
I have looked at the catalogs that I have and don't see a part like the
spacer? Is spacer/seal required? Won't oil be pushed from tube if no
spacer is present. I drove car approximately 20 miles without tube last
Oct, and I don't recall any excess oil on the engine.
Suggestions as where to get or jury-rig spacer? Thanks for help in advance.
BTW, I am getting really excited, have had the Midget for over a year but
have only been putting time in on it since August. I am almost ready to
start the engine after tranny rebuilt, new clutch, wiring harness. Had
hoped for a New Year's engine start up, but too cold in Ohio for any garage
time so still holding; and dreaming of those heated garages.
Bill Noel
noel@battelle.org
phone (614)424-4917
fax (614)424-3152
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