Please help Ford 1910

[Devin51569]

I have recently purchased a Ford 1910. I went to drain the hydraulic fluid and discovered that the factory dipstick has been replaced with something that looks like it was made in a pinch. I can’t find a factory dipstick anywhere! Anybody know where I can find one or a different solution? It is located next to the gear shifter. Thanks in advance.

 

[tomtinker]

Get another owner to tell you how far the oil should be from the top of the housing.

 

[Steve in VA]

I have recently purchased a Ford 1910. I went to drain the hydraulic fluid and discovered that the factory dipstick has been replaced with something that looks like it was made in a pinch. I can’t find a factory dipstick anywhere! Anybody know where I can find one or a different solution? It is located next to the gear shifter. Thanks in advance.

I'll guess you checked Wegner's. They're pretty good. I "believe" that the Ford 1910 and others were made by Mitsubishi so there's another option. Last suggestion would be to completely drain it, refill with specified quantity and mark stick appropriately. I offer this as a last option solely because I always favor OE.

 

[Devin51569]

My concern isn’t the fluid level it’s about finding a cap or something else to seal it tight. Sorry I was not clear. I have checked every known website and had no luck.

 

[Devin51569]

The current one shown in the picture leaks

 

[Steve in VA]

My concern isn’t the fluid level it’s about finding a cap or something else to seal it tight. Sorry I was not clear. I have checked every known website and had no luck.

Something like this? Being belt and suspenders, I'd tack weld the bolt to keep it from dropping in.

 

[wp6529]

I would suggest the quick release type expansion plugs such as below. Do note that the extension dipstick you weld on would move up/down a bit with the squeeze/release, but probably not enough travel to matter.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/expansion-plugs/quick-snap-expansion-plugs/

 

[used red MN]

Hello Devon, welcome to YT! You might try calling ASAP the YT parent company. All States Ag Parts 855-530-1460 to see if they have one, they operate tractor salvage yards in multiple states. The only thing I would caution you about concerning the rubber expansion type plugs like was in there and that several others have suggested is to make sure the rubber seal is compatible with use in oil.

 

[wore out]

I have recently purchased a Ford 1910. I went to drain the hydraulic fluid and discovered that the factory dipstick has been replaced with something that looks like it was made in a pinch. I can’t find a factory dipstick anywhere! Anybody know where I can find one or a different solution? It is located next to the gear shifter. Thanks in advance.

https://imgur.com/eVTek6w

It appears the original dipstick (SBA398400361, no longer available) was plastic and threaded into the transmission cover and sealed with a gasket.

If all else fails a machinist could measure the size and thread pitch and easily make a new plug in the lathe of aluminum or brass, and tap it for a length of rod for a dipstick.

It would be GREAT if another 1910 owner would share a photo of their dipstick beside a ruler!

 

[Devin51569]

Very helpful thank you! Getting one fabricated is definitely on my list of options. Just wanted to make sure there were no other opinions/options first. Thanks again

 

[wore out]

Red

I'll guess you checked Wegner's. They're pretty good. I "believe" that the Ford 1910 and others were made by Mitsubishi so there's another option. Last suggestion would be to completely drain it, refill with specified quantity and mark stick appropriately. I offer this as a last option solely because I always favor OE.

"the Ford 1910 and others were made by Mitsubishi"

The "SBA" prefix on the dipstick part number would seem to indicate it was made by Shibaura.

 

[rdgemmill]

I have recently purchased a Ford 1910. I went to drain the hydraulic fluid and discovered that the factory dipstick has been replaced with something that looks like it was made in a pinch. I can’t find a factory dipstick anywhere! Anybody know where I can find one or a different solution? It is located next to the gear shifter. Thanks in advance.

I have recently purchased a Ford 1910. I went to drain the hydraulic fluid and discovered that the factory dipstick has been replaced with something that looks like it was made in a pinch. I can’t find a factory dipstick anywhere! Anybody know where I can find one or a different solution? It is located next to the gear shifter. Thanks in advance.

Hi Devon,

I just saw your post and hope you have resolved your issue. In case you have not, I took a photo of the dipstick on my 1910 and made a crude drawing for you. The threaded section is definitely metric and seems to convert to 30mm x 2.5, it also appears to be tapered as the full first starting thread is of lesser OD (but I'm not sure why you would want anything but a straight thread since there is a seating flange surface.
I'm not sure if you're aware of Alexander's in Winnsboro, Texas but they have lots of old Ford stuff, so I would give them a buzz. If I knew how to make a mold of the top screw part I would do that for you but I'm clueless as to how I could do that. I have a column shift but the part number seems to be the same as yours (SBA398400361).

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Good luck,

RDG

 

[mhb@ufe]

I would give these people a try.

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[bc]

If all else fails, trim the rubber sides with a utility knife. Cut a piece of rubber inner tube. Wrap it around once or twice. Use plenty of rubber cement to keep it on. More to keep rain out.