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Does anyone know if it is possible to fit a new oil dipstick tube to a 602cc engine without removing the manifolds? Mine has snapped in half and being a Burton is going to be a pig to undo all the manifolds to move them out of the way! I have removed the old tube and fixed a bolt in place which is fine for driving but, of course, I cannot check the oil level (or does any know another method to check the oil level?)
Geoff.

Hi Geoff,
the dipstick on an A series engine measures upwards from the internal surface of the crankcase, so you should be able to fashion a 'dumpy' dipstick out of the original item...
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No tin snips or grinders, svp... by slcchassis, on Flickr

Ken,
Thanks for that - I did wonder if I could get away with a shortened tube as the original seems to be straight down from the sweated fitting at the top of the crank case.

As my original has snapped I two I am awaiting a replacement so I will cut that to fit leaving a stumpy bit. A lot easier than removing the manifolds!

Changing the subject - being a surname of Hanna - any relation of the late Ray Hanna - ex RAF and my boss once - at RAF Brampton when he had left running the Red Arrows?

Thanks for the advice.
Bought myself another dipstick tube, cut the part that fits inside the engine to about 2 inches in length from the sweated fitting downwards and fitted it. I have had to stick it in place using an additional bracket and some glue as it was a bit of a loose fit in the engine casing. Dipstick slides in and out ok and reads the oil level perfectly. If I ever get to remove the manifolds I can buy another full length item and replace my modified version!
Geoff.