INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL LATE (EQUIPPED WITH TUBE)
Engine Oil Dipstick Late Version
With tube — threaded design
Dipstick with tube for late Dodge engines, featuring threaded mounting. This later design replaced the original press-in tubes which were prone to cracking. Complete with dipstick and tube.
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Material Steel |
Version Late WWII — threaded |
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Mounting 1/4" NPT thread |
Kit contents Dipstick + tube |
Features
- Late war version with threaded tube
- Replaces press-in tubes
- 1/4" NPT threaded mounting
- Complete with dipstick and tube
- Suitable for engine block with thread
★ Late WWII version with reliable threaded tube mounting, replacing the vulnerable press-in design.
Application
For late WWII Dodge engines that transitioned from press-in to threaded dipstick tubes. Verification that the engine block has a threaded connection (1/4" NPT) is essential before ordering.
Installation notes
The tube is screwed into the engine block with 1/4" NPT thread. Ensure the thread in the block is clean and undamaged. Use light sealant if necessary (not excessive amounts) to prevent leakage.
Compatibility
ONLY for engines with threaded connection (late version). NOT compatible with early engines with press-in tubes. Check the engine block before ordering.
Historical context
Towards the end of WWII, Dodge switched from press-in dipstick tubes to a threaded design, similar to the later T245 engine for the M37. This change reduced cracking problems and simplified maintenance.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
