Different size dipstick tubes on 350's?????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70c10 · 08-11-2006, 05:39 PM

My dad has a 350 motor in his 70' that is from the mid 70's (dipstick on driver side) and the oil dipstick wobbles around at the base. He has tried a few replacements but they are too large to even fit in the hole. Were there different size tubes?. I'm going to ride over to his house this weekend to take a look to see what's up but I thought I'd post here in the meantime. Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 08-11-2006, 06:06 PM

I had problems finding one for my crate. (even after I realized there was one on both sides of the block.) I picked up one from the dealer that fit snug on the drivers side

Oil Tube (GM # 12337946) ($4.61)

The passenger side used a smalled diameter tube, I also heard there was 2 different sizes for the passenger side (which I cannot confirm absolutely). The aftermarket ones I tried all fit like crap also. That part fit mine just right.

70c10 · 08-11-2006, 06:14 PM

Bill,
Thanks for the part number!. I really appreciate it. My truck has a cheapie chrome one that fits fine but my dad's block for some reason won't accept the chrome ones. Oh well, no biggie. I'll let him know about the part number. Thanks again!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-12-2006, 12:48 PM

I run a lokar stick on both the tranny and motor fit and quality is great.. Look for them on e-bay they are cheaper there..

08-11-2006, 05:39 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Different size dipstick tubes on 350's?????? My dad has a 350 motor in his 70' that is from the mid 70's (dipstick on driver side) and the oil dipstick wobbles around at the base. He has tried a few replacements but they are too large to even fit in the hole. Were there different size tubes?. I'm going to ride over to his house this weekend to take a look to see what's up but I thought I'd post here in the meantime. Thanks __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-11-2006, 06:06 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Different size dipstick tubes on 350's?????? I had problems finding one for my crate. (even after I realized there was one on both sides of the block.) I picked up one from the dealer that fit snug on the drivers side Oil Tube (GM # 12337946) ($4.61) The passenger side used a smalled diameter tube, I also heard there was 2 different sizes for the passenger side (which I cannot confirm absolutely). The aftermarket ones I tried all fit like crap also. That part fit mine just right. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-11-2006 at 06:07 PM.

08-11-2006, 06:14 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Different size dipstick tubes on 350's?????? Bill, Thanks for the part number!. I really appreciate it. My truck has a cheapie chrome one that fits fine but my dad's block for some reason won't accept the chrome ones. Oh well, no biggie. I'll let him know about the part number. Thanks again! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-12-2006, 12:48 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Different size dipstick tubes on 350's?????? I run a lokar stick on both the tranny and motor fit and quality is great.. Look for them on e-bay they are cheaper there.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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