Can't see the darn gear oil on the dipstick!
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Can't see the darn gear oil on the dipstick!
I drained differential today and installed my new Mag-Hytec Dana 60 differential cover and filled it with Mobil1 gear oil. The problem I'm having is that I can't see the gear oil on the dip stick. It's too light in color. I'm wondering if there is a dye that I can add to the gear oil so I can see it on the stick? By the way, the newly revised vented cover works great.
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Commatoze,
No clue on the dye, so can't help you there, but had a question about the install on the Mag Hytec. Did you have to remove any of the front suspension/steering components to get the new Mag Hytec in there?
(What about shining a flashlight on the dipstick, that's what I do when I check my rear end).
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No clue on the dye, so can't help you there, but had a question about the install on the Mag Hytec. Did you have to remove any of the front suspension/steering components to get the new Mag Hytec in there?
(What about shining a flashlight on the dipstick, that's what I do when I check my rear end).
~Rob
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Originally Posted by hotdram
Commatoze,
(What about shining a flashlight on the dipstick, that's what I do when I check my rear end).
(What about shining a flashlight on the dipstick, that's what I do when I check my rear end).
I just could not leave this one alone.
Sorry Rob!
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Originally Posted by hotdram
.....Did you have to remove any of the front suspension/steering components to get the new Mag Hytec in there?......
Originally Posted by Homestead
How has the cover been "revised"?
I've been waiting to see what was going to happen with this revision before I went ahead and picked up my covers.
I've been waiting to see what was going to happen with this revision before I went ahead and picked up my covers.
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Originally Posted by Geico266
.......And just how often do you check your rear end with a flashlight and...... what are you looking for?
I read this about 20 minutes after I posted it and realized what I had said and how wide open I left myself. I was going to change it, but I figured I deserved whatever I got.
Back on topic,
I am going to have to check on the new design Dana 60 cover, that sounds cool. I am waiting to see if anyone has any thoughts on the dye too. Wonder if food coloring would work?
~Rob
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Originally Posted by Geico266
.......And just how often do you check your rear end with a flashlight and...... what are you looking for? Monkees?
I just could not leave this one alone.
Sorry Rob!
I just could not leave this one alone.
Sorry Rob!
Oh my God .... I can't believe you went there !!! That was hilarious !!!
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Originally Posted by HappyGA
Dipstick on DIffs??
Is that something that the mag-hytechs have made into them or am i just blind when I crawl under?
Is that something that the mag-hytechs have made into them or am i just blind when I crawl under?
Mag-Hytec makes front and rear diff covers and tranny pans (for those that don't row their own )
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Originally Posted by Geico266
.......And just how often do you check your rear end with a flashlight and...... what are you looking for? Monkees?
I just could not leave this one alone.
Sorry Rob!
I just could not leave this one alone.
Sorry Rob!
That was toooooo funny!
Now back on topic. Why can't you put a piece of masking tape on the dip stick and then take it off after you check your fluid level.
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Originally Posted by HappyGA
Why couldn't you add in some food coloring?
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Originally Posted by Mopar1973man
I was going to say the same thing... Blue or red would be really good colors...
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You can rough up the dipstick w/ sandblaster or sandpaper(fine) and the oil will show up on the dull surface. Had to do this with my farm tractor hydraulic fluid, it is clear as well.