Trans dipstick

[Paladin]

I'm missing the dipstick for the transmission (yeah, I left this one open for further commentary, fire away  ).
I have a new one that is apparently a universal fit and you are supposed to cut to length according to application? I was told that I need to know exactly the model and other info from the trans in order to know capacity. Where would I find this info and then how do arrive by the proper length of the dip stick with this info? Are there really that many differences by year or whatever? I guess I have the HT-740? See my sig for info.

Any ideas?

[stevet903]

I'll be nice and  won't comment on the missing dipstick  , but the answer to your question is in the Allison HT700 mechanics tips document.  They give a table of measurements to mark your dipstick from the oil plan split line.  The measurements depend on the depth of the oil pan.

http://www.allisontransmission.com/documents/test/MT1366EN.pdf

[stevet903]

FYI - If you don't have an HT700, there are more docs for the rest of the HT series here:

http://www.allisontransmission.com/publications/servicesupport_listings.jsp?ModelGrouping=ht


Steve