Tranny dip stick question

[Coastalman]

One of my neighbors is the original owner of a 1964 BJ8. He is not a member of the forum in spite of my attempts to get him to join. He asked me a question today that made me wonder if what I do to measure the fluid in the tranny is correct or not. So, I am asking this group of knowledgable forum members. When checking for a full level of transmission fluid, do you put the dip stick totally back in it's housing or do you just put it in the opening until it just rests on the opening of the housing to check the level? I have been fully inserting the dip stick, but maybe I am wrong.
Thanks,
Charlie

 

[Rob Glasgow]

I've always inserted all the way back in to measure. That's the way I do the engine oil dipstick also.

 

[TimK]

All the way in.

 

[Keoke]

[Rob Glasgow]

I've always inserted it all the way back in
to measure.------

 

[Coastalman]

Thanks guys! That is what I thought and you confirmed it.
Charlie

 

[tahoe healey]

I'd just like to be able to see the oil on the dip-stick. I use Redline and it disappears on the stick making it just a guess as to the fluid level.

 

[Keoke]

Add a bit of food coloring to the oil- :banana:

 

[PAUL161]

Add a bit of food coloring to the oil- :banana:

Or, use a small flash light and look for the reflection. PJ

 

[bighealeysource]

Try painting the end of the dip stick a flat black color. That should allow the redline to still leave a mark on the flat paint even though it is so clear.

 

[tahoe healey]

I like the flat paint idea! Thanks.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

Could work, but my guess is you'd have a hard time getting paint to stick to oil-impregnated metal. You'd definitely need to scuff the dipstick before painting. I'd also use high-temp paint.

 

[healeyblue]

Oil is no match for paint thinner. A simple soak will rid any residue and the paint should stick.