quote:a stock 351C dipstick and tube, like one purchased through Summit Racing, is shorter than the figures you just gave?
Without a doubt.
quote:where we can purchase a “Universal” dipstick and tube that can be cut and marked to the correct specs?
Strange you should ask.
I've gathered all this data because I want to purchase a flexible Lokar tube for 2511. Other owners have done this, I've even helped install one 5-6 years back.
When I called Lokar last week, they said they had no standard unit for Panteras. Their story was each owner might want his to be routed in a different manner, and have a different mounting point.
Their units are a flexible SS covered (rubber??) hose with a thin metal dipstick. The dipstick is held in place at the handle with an allen head set screw. It is designed to be field cut to proper length.
The SS sheath is designed to be supplied in the required length, but if my memory is correct, I think the piece could be taken apart and you could also adjust the SS sheath length on your own, too.
There is only one bracket, and it is incorporated in the handle assembly. It comes in two lengths, 1 7/8" and 2 7/8". It is bendable.
They will only make one with YOUR dimensions, and it takes 4-6 weeks for shipping. You must FAX or somehow provide your dimensions to them, in writing.
They need:
• the engine block hole diameter
• length of tube in the block
• length of tube from block to mounting point
I didn't ask cost, but previous prices I've heard are reasonable enough, in the $60-$100 range, IIRC.
I will be mocking up one of my spare blocks and heads to figure out where I want my mounting point - probably a valve cover bolt, or perhaps I'll drill and tap an unused boss area on the intake manifold.
Kind of hard to do this with the engine in the car what with all the other crap in the way.
I talked with tech Eric just last week:
Lokar tech support team, toll-free at 1-877-469-7440 (press 3 for tech) or tech@lokar.com.
Here is a shot of a typical Lokar piece.
Larry
