Loose Hydro Dipstick - Fix?

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Bob372

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I've got a Cub Cadet 2165 tractor (136-268-100) with the BDU-10 trans and about 1000 hrs. Over the years, the hydro dipstick started loosing friction, so I wrapped a bit of electrical tape around it. That worked well for many years, but I'm in the process of changing the fluid and filter and when I pulled the dipstick, the tape almost fell into the case.

The part (#927-3085) has been discontinued and I can only find them at no-name mystery sellers. I was just going to de-grease it and put new tape on, but was wondering if there's a better,safer fix.

Thanks!

Here's a pic:

Dipstick 927-3085.jpg
 
Forget the tape , spend a couple of bucks now or a heap when the tape falls into the trans
Remember there are 2 lengths for this dip stick so get the right one
 
Clean it with carb spray really well and let it dry for a day, then apply a thin coat of Permatex ultra black RTV and let it dry for a couple of days. Don't get carried away with the RTV. Let it dry the recommended 72 hours to fully cure. Test it to see if it peels of easily. If it does not, it's ready to give it a try.

It usually works wonders, but you have to give the materials time to work with each other
 
If it peels and goes into the trans will it cause any problems ? , or just buy a new one
I am guessing the cost of the Permatex is roundabout the same as a new dipstick
 
Why do 3 of the 4 posts, VirginiaIron, Autodoc's, and Ozcub show join date Sept 7, 2024? Hmmm.
 
Cannot help you regarding the joining dates unless it is just a major coincidence
But I must point out we are half a world away me in the greatest country on Earth and Auto Doc is in America
Also there is one day different but as you are a day behind us that makes it two days
 
You may see a day different, but I see all 3 showing join date Sep7, 2024. It just looked odd to me. I scanned a couple of other threads and didn't see any more. No big deal, just caught my eye... I'm here in America like Auto Doc. Given your name, I assume Australia. I'm not touching the bit about greatest country on Earth though.
 
Ozcub said:
My joining date shows as 8/9/2024 , AutoDocs shows as 7/9/2024
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It MUST be a coincidence, since I am a real person with some history in other forums and I do not know those other posters. I came across this thread in the ‘unanswered thread’ queue open to members. While my experience with this “type” of dipstick issue is new my wisdom in mechanic repairs and thinking out of the box is not. A $6 replacement part with matching numbers seems to be the obvious choice, unless one is stuck in a jungle in the middle of a typhoon. Or you can’t get the part shipped to their part of the world: either case I did not consider; Sorry.
So, tape will work, but I would opt for o-rings or rubber washers if they were available.
 
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