Hello - I recently picked up a 480D that needs a bit of work. I am going to start by changing all of the fluids/filters. One thing I noticed is that I am missing the stick part of my hydraulic tank dipstick - I only have a cap. Does someone have a dipstick that they could measure the length of the stick for me and how far up the max level is from the bottom of the stick? Thanks.
If you have access to a bore-scope look inside the reservoir for the broken off stick. A new dipstick is over $75.00 from a Case dealer.
Hybridiia, The overall dipstick is 21 inches from the bottom tip to lock ear that extends out to allow padlocking of the cap. The lock ear is in-between the black top cap and the sealing washer. As you say you have the cap, I assume this is your starting point. The add line is ¾ of an inch above the bottom tip. The normal safe range is 4 3/16 inch above the add line. My measurements are with a tape measure, and are approximate. I hope this helps
Exactly what I needed, thank you very much! As noted above new dipsticks are $75, but I won't be needing one now.