Anyone know if a locking dipstick is an NHRA rqmnt for engine oil pan in a 10 sec. bracket car?

Nope. Only for trans and only if sub 10.00.

Me engine guy told me only a dipstick uses a dipstick...just saying...

Only requirement I've seen is for the transmission.

I did a modification to my engine dipstick mainly to help keep it sealed. I put a spark plug boot over the handle and when installed, the boot seals over the tube. It's enough to keep the crankcase from leaking when in a vacuum.

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Originally posted by WHOMPWHOMP:
Me engine guy told me only a dipstick uses a dipstick...just saying...

No dipstick here.... never had a problem without it.....

When I installed the Moroso vacuum pump (with the accompanying puke tank) I found it necessary to check the oil level in the pan so the dip stick became a necessary item. When not checking the oil level I remove the dip stick and cover the end of the tube with a vacuum cap to seal the end. Although the amount of oil pulled into the puke tank is very small, over time and a lot of runs it can easily amount to more than a quart.

While I respect the opinions voiced I’ll keep the dip stick for safety reasons.

Bob

I saw a guy have a cracked oil pan and a diaper, slowly lost quite a bit of oil and not a drop on the ground! I'll keep my dipstick.

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Originally posted by WHOMPWHOMP:
Me engine guy told me only a dipstick uses a dipstick...just saying...

LOL I don't run a dipstick but that's not why. I lost it!

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Originally posted by MM Racing:

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Originally posted by WHOMPWHOMP:
Me engine guy told me only a dipstick uses a dipstick...just saying...

LOL I don't run a dipstick but that's not why. I lost it!

That's a good one.....