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doodah man · 06-11-2011, 04:35 PM

My oil dipstick tube is broken off at the block. I ordered the replacement tube and dipstick from LMC but it is not the same as the original. Its about 2 1/2 inches shorter. The LMC dipstick is also shorter so it would measure the oil level correctly, but I don't like the look of it. I was hoping to use my original dipstick and replace the tube, but I'm having a hell of a time locating a replacement. Does anybody know where I can get a tube that will match my dipstick? I tried searching GM parts direct, but had no luck. They don't seem to have much for our trucks. Any help will be much appreciated. Here's a picture of the original and the LMC:

06-11-2011, 04:35 PM	#1
doodah man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 173	where to find the right oil dipstick tube My oil dipstick tube is broken off at the block. I ordered the replacement tube and dipstick from LMC but it is not the same as the original. Its about 2 1/2 inches shorter. The LMC dipstick is also shorter so it would measure the oil level correctly, but I don't like the look of it. I was hoping to use my original dipstick and replace the tube, but I'm having a hell of a time locating a replacement. Does anybody know where I can get a tube that will match my dipstick? I tried searching GM parts direct, but had no luck. They don't seem to have much for our trucks. Any help will be much appreciated. Here's a picture of the original and the LMC: Attached Images __________________ 1972 C-10 Deluxe 350 V8 - 350TH ------------------------------ We're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set