6BT 210hp dipstick snapped

[Ian]

I was checking the oil on my 6BT 210 CPL0742 starboard engine and the dipstick snapped at the lower mark.

The full length dipstick is 37″ long (940mm) I tried to put a taper where the dipstick snapped off as it shows the low and full marks but it is getting stuck, im guessing on a lip where the tube enters the block. I checked the part number on the cummins site 3907012 but it does not tell me the length (it shows the same part number for the port engine that has a longer dipstick) Im looking for ideas on how to fix this, should I get the broken part brazed back on?

Cheers Ian
Brisbane, Australia

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[Tony Athens]

We can get you the new dip stick if it is not available locally (we probably have it in stock) ……Otherwise you will have to improvise as best you can..

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Tony

[Ian]

Also Cummins Pacific (Australia) don’t have any in stock)

[Ian]

Only problem with trimming one down it will still get stuck as it needs the ball thingy on the end

[David Wesner]

I would buy a new dipstick and trim it to the length you need.

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