Locking Dipstick

Rob Petrie E395 · 01-04-2010, 12:35 PM

I just got a response back from NHRA Tech on a email I sent a couple of weeks ago. As of this time a GM locking dipstick will be OK.

DIAPERMAN · 01-04-2010, 07:16 PM

I got the Lokar ones they are trick,special for dragster

Ron Finney · 01-04-2010, 09:21 PM

Question on the locking dipsticks...is the NHRA mandating a locking dipstick now? And if so, where are you finding this rule....I have looked at the '10 updates and all through the '09 book and find nothing mentioning AT dipsticks.

Thanks.

63corvette · 01-04-2010, 10:18 PM

The rule change was in the National Dragster in late Oct or early Nov along with changes in the parachute mounting.
Since NHRA decided they would not send us 2010 Rule Books this year you will need to read it on line.
If you go to the web page under Competition and then to Approved Devices the approved list is on page 83 there but that same list is also at the beginning of this thread.
Only changes for 2010 for SG and SC is the locking dipstick and parachute mount rule.
I did not go all the way through the on line book but I am sure it is there. I did see it earlier on the NHRA web page but I could not find it tonight. Maybe the page expired or they removed it.
I wonder if the Tech Group even knows about the changes the way they all communicate.

Floyd Staggs · 01-08-2010, 09:09 AM

Is the locking dipstick rule for every class?

cad · 01-12-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

I just got a response back from NHRA Tech on a email I sent a couple of weeks ago. As of this time a GM locking dipstick will be OK.

Check at your GM dealer for a 96'ish cavalier "5 spd" trans dipstick. It's about $10 and 4" long. Keep your original in the trailer. It's been about 10 yrs since I got mine and I believe that is what it's out of.
If they cant find it in the book, have the parts guy walk to the parts bin with you. I believe trans dipsticks are in group "4.020". If they keep their inventory by factory catalog numbers, and the dealer is large, they will have all of them in the exact same place in the warehouse.

Michael Pliska · 01-12-2010, 06:22 PM

From another forum, the GM part number is 15687192. It's supposed to be longer than a standard powerglide dipstick, so you can just cut it to match your existing one.

Michael Pliska · 01-13-2010, 03:49 PM

I picked one up yesterday. Had to pay list price at $15, but the only dealers with stock were ones I couldn't get a deal at. GMPartsDirect.com has them cheaper but their shipping was over $15! It's a basic locking dipstick that is REALLY long, so you can cut it to match your existing dipstick. I'll post photos after I cut and fit it. Hopefully the NHRA continues to accept these.

jmcarter · 01-13-2010, 05:22 PM

Best remember the locking feature requirement includes the base being secured to the trans, no more stick it in with sealant and forget it...

SCOTT SST2871 · 01-14-2010, 05:30 PM

That cavalier dipstick is part#10186847 and it lists for 8.27
scott fifield

01-04-2010, 07:16 PM	#2
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick I got the Lokar ones they are trick,special for dragster

01-04-2010, 09:21 PM	#3
Ron Finney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick Question on the locking dipsticks...is the NHRA mandating a locking dipstick now? And if so, where are you finding this rule....I have looked at the '10 updates and all through the '09 book and find nothing mentioning AT dipsticks. Thanks. __________________ Ron Finney 396V S/C

01-04-2010, 10:18 PM	#4
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 551 Likes: 127 Liked 353 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick The rule change was in the National Dragster in late Oct or early Nov along with changes in the parachute mounting. Since NHRA decided they would not send us 2010 Rule Books this year you will need to read it on line. If you go to the web page under Competition and then to Approved Devices the approved list is on page 83 there but that same list is also at the beginning of this thread. Only changes for 2010 for SG and SC is the locking dipstick and parachute mount rule. I did not go all the way through the on line book but I am sure it is there. I did see it earlier on the NHRA web page but I could not find it tonight. Maybe the page expired or they removed it. I wonder if the Tech Group even knows about the changes the way they all communicate.

01-08-2010, 09:09 AM	#5
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 145 Liked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick Is the locking dipstick rule for every class? __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

01-12-2010, 06:22 PM	#7
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick From another forum, the GM part number is 15687192. It's supposed to be longer than a standard powerglide dipstick, so you can just cut it to match your existing one. __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

01-04-2010, 12:35 PM	#1
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick I just got a response back from NHRA Tech on a email I sent a couple of weeks ago. As of this time a GM locking dipstick will be OK.

01-13-2010, 03:49 PM	#8
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick I picked one up yesterday. Had to pay list price at $15, but the only dealers with stock were ones I couldn't get a deal at. GMPartsDirect.com has them cheaper but their shipping was over $15! It's a basic locking dipstick that is REALLY long, so you can cut it to match your existing dipstick. I'll post photos after I cut and fit it. Hopefully the NHRA continues to accept these. __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

01-13-2010, 05:22 PM	#9
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,364 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick Best remember the locking feature requirement includes the base being secured to the trans, no more stick it in with sealant and forget it... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

01-14-2010, 05:30 PM	#10
SCOTT SST2871 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PORT ST JOHN FLORIDA Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Locking Dipstick That cavalier dipstick is part#10186847 and it lists for 8.27 scott fifield

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