Topic: Correct dipstick tube for 64 1/2 D code

[DKutz]

Destroyed dipstick tube trying to transfer to new timing cover.  And then it got thrown out before i realized there are at least three different versions/lengths.  So...

Which dipstick tube is correct for a 289 D code March 30 64 build?  With generator.

Probably get at NPD

[michaelvonlanthen]

I am also curious about the correct dipstick tupe. In my July 6 Dearborn car, it looks like in photo 1. Often, I see dipstick tube is coming out from the generator bracket. Which one is correct for a 64 1/2. Maybe there were changes during 64?
Thanks, Michael

[Chris]

I can dig up my reference on this, did this research previously a few years ago for my 64 1/2 June Convertible.

[Chris]

Here are pics of my original generator oil dipstick. It corresponds to the references from Bob Mannel’s book for generator dipsticks for 64.

[Chris]

Ok, sorry, just saw you meant oil dipstick tube and not the dipstick itself. The tube is unique and the repo will not match. There are a few differences with the attaching bracket on the tube. I’ll look it up. The originals are hard to find.

[CharlesTurner]

Original from a 30D Dearborn car:

[Hipo giddyup]

 Here is a pic of the one on my June 30th Dearborn built 64 1/2. Just like Charles' pic but on a 260 V8, if it matters? 

[Chris]

From what I’ve seen, the tubes for the oil dipstick for 64 1/2s that insert into the timing chain cover are cosmetically the same except for the bracket attached to the tube used to secure the tube to the engine. I’m trying to locate my pics of the tube I have installed on my June 64 mustang. After install, it’s hard to show the distinction between reproduction vs original.

[Chris]

Here is a picture of an original (Ford Service part) that shows the bracket attached to the oil dipstick tube. The three weld points are unique to the originals. The reproductions do not have this. It’s a small detail, one that is hard to see once installed. Hope this helps.

[Chris]

BTW, if you have a generator, the dipstick and tube come through the opening in the generator bracket. This is the correct install.

[michaelvonlanthen]

Thank you for all the reply. I have to order in NPD a new tube and dipstick. Any information available about this optional 64.5 alternator?
Thx, Michael

[carlite65]

what do you mean by 'optional' alternator?

[michaelvonlanthen]

Somewhere here I read that if the optional (very rare) 64.5 alternator was ordered, the dipstick tube was placed differently than usually in 64.5. I just can't find it anymore, maybe this part was deleted...

[carlite65]

there was no alternator in 64 1/2 production. having an alternator makes it a '65. cars built prior to mid august 64 all had generators.

[jwc66k]

Mustang generator cars by VIN for 1964:
Dearborn - C5Fxxy100000 thru C5Fxxy249999.
San Jose - C5Rxxy100000 thru C5Rxxy125000.
Mustang alternator cars by VIN for 1965:
Dearborn - C5Fxxy250000 to end of 65 production.
San Jose - C5Rxxy125000 to end of 65 production.
Notes:
"1/2" left off for brevity. (You should know that by now.)
Not every six digit portion of the VIN was a Mustang.
"xx" is body style number (07, 08 for 64: 07, 08, 09 for 65).
"y" is engine code, D, F, U, K for 64, A, C, K, T for 65.
"K" code engines were the only common code for 64 and 66.
As stated by Charles, no 64 production Metuchen Mustangs were built.
Jim