Magnetic dipstick for generator

[ib516]

Has anyone installed one of these from Amazon in a non-Honda portable generator? I have a Firman 3300w inverter and have the magnetic dipstick in my Amazon cart but not sure it will fit. They are all advertised as being "for Honda" or "for Yamaha".

Surely someone here has one they installed in a Chinese genset...

[Gjac]

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

Ummm most of the generator dip sticks are plastic......

Gjac wrote:
You can magnetize your dip stick by sliding a magnet across the tip multiple times. I did this on my 54 Ford in high school it works but a magnetized drain plug or a magnetic on the outside of the oil pan will work better.

Mine is steel but it is old.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Ummm most of the generator dip sticks are plastic......

Gjac wrote:
You can magnetize your dip stick by sliding a magnet across the tip multiple times. I did this on my 54 Ford in high school it works but a magnetized drain plug or a magnetic on the outside of the oil pan will work better.

[SaltiDawg]

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

This is off topic--but I am going to try this for my genny oil changes:

https://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F-109N-Engine-Drain-Valve/dp/B003VCDABU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518279...

I use this for my home "portable" generator.

Absolutely great!

Took some doing to find out the correct thread on the generator.

[RJsfishin]

If theres metal in my oil I don't want to know about it ! :))

[Gjac]

You can magnetize your dip stick by sliding a magnet across the tip multiple times. I did this on my 54 Ford in high school it works but a magnetized drain plug or a magnetic on the outside of the oil pan will work better.

[Kpackpackkelley]

I’d rather have the threaded drain plug magnetized. When you change the oil clean it off. But I guess the dipstick would work a well just make sure to get the right length.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Be sure to order the right size! I was gifted a beautifully machined one--that was too small.

This is off topic--but I am going to try this for my genny oil changes:

https://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F-109N-Engine-Drain-Valve/dp/B003VCDABU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518279...

[gbopp]

As an option, can you get a magnetic oil drain plug?

[kerrlakeRoo]

That units engine is a Honda "clone" 171 cc G-42 series if that helps. Old 1970's design.
Chinese made, most parts fit, but not all.