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nicke · 12-09-2009, 04:52 PM

So I have figure out what happened to my 350 on my 71 C20. The dipstick wasn't the correct one for the engine, it was too long. I am not sure what it is out of. As I was driving I noticed a power loss for a second then a loud bang, and the engine gave out. I coasted to the shoulder and the engine wouldn't even turn over...it acted as if it was siezed. Upon inspection, there was no external damage, and I tried to check to see if there was oil in it. When I pulled the dipstick out, I noticed that it had been broken off inside the engine.

What damage might I have caused? Crank?...everything???
Has anyone ever heard of this happening?

Thanks for your help with this.

12-09-2009, 04:52 PM	#1
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Help...broken oil dipstick caused engine failure So I have figure out what happened to my 350 on my 71 C20. The dipstick wasn't the correct one for the engine, it was too long. I am not sure what it is out of. As I was driving I noticed a power loss for a second then a loud bang, and the engine gave out. I coasted to the shoulder and the engine wouldn't even turn over...it acted as if it was siezed. Upon inspection, there was no external damage, and I tried to check to see if there was oil in it. When I pulled the dipstick out, I noticed that it had been broken off inside the engine. What damage might I have caused? Crank?...everything??? Has anyone ever heard of this happening? Thanks for your help with this.