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85/Silverado 09-24-2015 10:30 PM

TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
Can anyone tell me the actual length of the stock dipstick that comes on a early 80's TH 350 transmission for my Silverado?
I'm tired of people trying to sell 10 different length's for a dipstick, that probably won't work correctly.

Thanks
Jack

Zach079xxx 09-24-2015 11:40 PM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
If it wasn't midnight I'd go measure mine. If nobody answers by tomorrow I'll let you know.

TKCR 09-25-2015 02:52 AM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
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I took my old one into Advance Auto and matched it up with one they had in stock. If you go by the fitment on the package, it will be wrong. I can't remember what the package said for the fitment, but it wasn't right. But I went by matching it with what I had, and it was exact. But from top to bottom, it is 21 3/4".

85/Silverado 09-25-2015 07:46 AM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
That looks like the Oil Dipstick, The transmission dipstick has a double twist at the end that you read to see if it's full. I know it's longer than that. But thanks
I would like to know the length (Or close) of the casing that holds the dipstick too.

Zach079xxx 09-25-2015 10:24 AM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
This what you're looking for?

Overall length is about 35 inches from tip to the handle.

http://s27.postimg.org/hthnqw7oz/IMG_9521.jpg

Then here is a picture of the reading level on it.

http://s23.postimg.org/af4n0iphn/IMG_9522.jpg

I tried to measure the casing but its such a tight place and it has bends. Sorry

TKCR 09-25-2015 10:36 AM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 85/Silverado (Post 7319657)
That looks like the Oil Dipstick, The transmission dipstick has a double twist at the end that you read to see if it's full. I know it's longer than that. But thanks
I would like to know the length (Or close) of the casing that holds the dipstick too.

Well it was like 2:30am, lol!! I guess I didn't see the word transmission. My bad, I just read dipstick and thought it was that. Yeah the transmission dipstick is a lot longer, sorry!!

85/Silverado 09-25-2015 01:56 PM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
Thanks Allot That should make the casing about 27 inches.
Cool

69heavychevy 09-25-2015 05:43 PM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
If you don't already have the dipstick tube, remember that its specific to 73-87 pickups. I tried several TH350 tubes from other GM vehicles and none would fit right until I was able to find one that came of a 78 C10.

85/Silverado 09-25-2015 09:54 PM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
When the guy installed my new engine he threw away the old dipstick because it had a hole in it about 2 inches above the tranny, so I don't know what it looks like.

favor 09-28-2015 04:45 PM

Re: TH 350 Dipstick Length
 
anyone know the original length of 84 c10 700r4 tranny dipstick. I don't have the original and would like to double ck the replacement I got.


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