Dipstick retainer

[KA2S4]

I want to make one of these for my 970S motor, any ideas how the works/race boys used to do it?

Was the spring like a bonnet lock spring? Any photos much appreciated.

james.










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[guru_1071]

dsn classics do a nice one

part number - ENG3282-S

[medwaybeat]

Or just use a SU Carb spring. Looks period too.

[Austin Costin]

You can take a gander at mine if you like

[66S]

Can I look too? Promise I won't touch !!

Al

[KA2S4]

You can take a gander at mine if you like

Thanks Paul.

I need to make sure the oil doesn't all come out at high revs, i've heard this particular motor runs best with about 9 litres of oil in it

[Austin Costin]

changing into 3rd gear at 100 mph would probably do the trick

[KA2S4]

No chance of that, i'll be running a 4.1

[Curly]

Not sure how the Works Team used to do it, but this system has worked on my historic racer for more than 20 years

[formulaphoto]

Cool trick with the zip-ties on the plug wires too. Thanks!

[mk1]

I used a clutch retaining spring for this on my racer, the dip stick never rattled or fell out, but I did run the risk of skewering my thumb every time I checked the oil