I've seen mention of two other occurrences of broken dip sticks on the forum, but no details. My dip stick cap came off yesterday with no stick attached. Stress fracture at the split pin retention hole. Luckily, it only dropped about 3" into the tube and I was able to retrieve it w/ needle nose. Clean break, so no concern of metal fragments in the oil.
So here's the question... Is there any issue with me replacing the aluminum rod w/ stainless? It's 3/16" and I've already fabricated the replacement. Thoughts?
So here's the question... Is there any issue with me replacing the aluminum rod w/ stainless? It's 3/16" and I've already fabricated the replacement. Thoughts?