Have any of you came up with a good way to check the oil levels in the transmission and rear end.
I am thinking about replacing the pipe plug and screwing in a sight glass that has a metal shield around it.
The running board on this 73 4000 almost blocks the transmission plug and it does block the rear end plug. I might have to cut out the running board to clear the glass. I am going to do that any way if I continue using the plugs.
This is what I am thinking about.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#oil-level-gauges/=ntqe6s
Item # 1224K12
I might be able to redrill the holes on the running board supports and reposition but I will continue loosing about a half to a pint of oil when I check it.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Charlie
I am thinking about replacing the pipe plug and screwing in a sight glass that has a metal shield around it.
The running board on this 73 4000 almost blocks the transmission plug and it does block the rear end plug. I might have to cut out the running board to clear the glass. I am going to do that any way if I continue using the plugs.
This is what I am thinking about.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#oil-level-gauges/=ntqe6s
Item # 1224K12
I might be able to redrill the holes on the running board supports and reposition but I will continue loosing about a half to a pint of oil when I check it.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Charlie