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clean71 · 04-27-2008, 10:39 PM

Bought a performer rpm crate motor. Drivers side head has cutout for dipstick but no corresponding hole in the block. I'm assuming there is another type/location for the dipstick tube but I have no idea what it is. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Sinister · 04-27-2008, 11:00 PM

No clue on that motor, but did you check the passenger side?

clean71 · 04-27-2008, 11:27 PM

The motor specs say that there's one on either side. However, there's no cutout on passenger head and and no hole on driver's side. It's stuff like that that has caused me to spend two months to swap a motor. aaaaaaggggghhh!

69halfton · 04-28-2008, 12:03 AM

are the heads on backwards? (I.I wrong sides of the motor) i was pretty sure that the heads were NOT interchangeable...but maybe they are?

cdowns · 04-28-2008, 12:08 AM

dipsticks in my experience go into the oilpan not the head

clean71 · 04-28-2008, 12:20 AM

I think you misread the post. The port for the dipstick tube is on the block just in front of the second head bolt and feeds down to the oil pan. In this instance, there is no hole in the block in the typical location. The reference to the head was how they are formed with a semi circular cutout that typically allows you to place the dipstick tube in the block.

ed2552 · 04-28-2008, 12:46 AM

Call Edelbrock, they should be able to help you out. On this board the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked.

deputyd_0803 · 04-28-2008, 09:37 AM

I am with Cdowns, Mine on my 402 mounts directly in the pan on the passenger side. My block doesn't have a port for the tube to go through. I am new to all this, but this is what is on my engine.

**Palf70Step** · 04-28-2008, 03:15 PM

On my regular 350 crate, it is the same. They engines are cut to except either side dip stick tube. The passenger side oil tube is way longer (later motors) because it goes in near the oil pan, not next to the head. Not sure what year it changed, but the 80s motor that was in my 69 parts vehicle had it on the passenger side and I tried to install the tube on that side. I got frustrated finding one that fits right, so I went to the driver's side (which I did not know about until a board member told me).

Don't forget to use the supplied metal plugs to plug the one you are not going to use. (Don't ask how I know this

)

LONGHAIR · 04-28-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

are the heads on backwards? (I.I wrong sides of the motor) i was pretty sure that the heads were NOT interchangeable...but maybe they are?

The heads are the same, they will go on either side.

**VetteVet** · 04-28-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

The heads are the same, they will go on either side.

While this is true one thing to keep in mind is that there are three accessory holes drilled on one end of each head and only one on the other end. If you swap heads it moves the three holes to the other side of the engine. This may cause problems with alternator and AC compressor mounting. I'm not sure on the Gen II and Gen III engines but the older ones are like that.

papsoldblue72 · 04-28-2008, 04:47 PM

oil pan dipsticks are on big block motors. not sure about small blocks.

corn · 04-28-2008, 07:32 PM

driver side dipsticks are in the block by the head. pass dipsticks go into the pan. Look at Palf's pics...

clean71 · 04-28-2008, 09:14 PM

Therein lies my problem. There is no hole at where the dipstick is in the second pic nor is there one on the passenger side. I'll look closer but something isn't right. Just wondering if anyone has seen some type of alternate set up. If it's something simple like the manufacturer forgot to put the hole in, I'm going to be pissed. I had a bunch of stuff stolen off the motor a couple weeks ago and that set me back a bunch of time and money. I'm trying to get my Blazer running before it goes in storage at the end of June. Well, we'll see.... If you have any other ideas, let me know.

piecesparts · 04-28-2008, 11:34 PM

I never have had an issue such as this. Nothing else; that is what die grinders are for.

**Palf70Step** · 04-28-2008, 11:52 PM

My holes were plugged (plastic, but painted over). It took me a while to find mine., especially the one on the driver's side since I was only looking in the place my 80's engine had it. The passenger side is right down where the oil pan lip is, I can't figure out how to describe the drivers side hole, since that was last year and it twas 5 months before I realize there was a hole there for that.

clean71 · 04-29-2008, 02:31 AM

PA, I'll check a little closer then. Maybe that's what's going on with mine. You'd think they'd make them a little more visible if they used plastic plugs. Obviously, you'd have to swap them for metal ones.

04-27-2008, 10:39 PM	#1
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? Bought a performer rpm crate motor. Drivers side head has cutout for dipstick but no corresponding hole in the block. I'm assuming there is another type/location for the dipstick tube but I have no idea what it is. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

04-27-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? No clue on that motor, but did you check the passenger side? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-27-2008, 11:27 PM	#3
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? The motor specs say that there's one on either side. However, there's no cutout on passenger head and and no hole on driver's side. It's stuff like that that has caused me to spend two months to swap a motor. aaaaaaggggghhh! __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

04-28-2008, 12:03 AM	#4
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? are the heads on backwards? (I.I wrong sides of the motor) i was pretty sure that the heads were NOT interchangeable...but maybe they are? __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

04-28-2008, 12:08 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? dipsticks in my experience go into the oilpan not the head __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-28-2008, 12:20 AM	#6
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? I think you misread the post. The port for the dipstick tube is on the block just in front of the second head bolt and feeds down to the oil pan. In this instance, there is no hole in the block in the typical location. The reference to the head was how they are formed with a semi circular cutout that typically allows you to place the dipstick tube in the block. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

04-28-2008, 12:46 AM	#7
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? Call Edelbrock, they should be able to help you out. On this board the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked. __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

04-28-2008, 09:37 AM	#8
deputyd_0803 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, UT Posts: 77	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? I am with Cdowns, Mine on my 402 mounts directly in the pan on the passenger side. My block doesn't have a port for the tube to go through. I am new to all this, but this is what is on my engine.

04-28-2008, 03:15 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? On my regular 350 crate, it is the same. They engines are cut to except either side dip stick tube. The passenger side oil tube is way longer (later motors) because it goes in near the oil pan, not next to the head. Not sure what year it changed, but the 80s motor that was in my 69 parts vehicle had it on the passenger side and I tried to install the tube on that side. I got frustrated finding one that fits right, so I went to the driver's side (which I did not know about until a board member told me). Don't forget to use the supplied metal plugs to plug the one you are not going to use. (Don't ask how I know this ) Attached Images __________________ 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; 04-28-2008 at 03:37 PM.

04-28-2008, 04:47 PM	#12
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 233	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? oil pan dipsticks are on big block motors. not sure about small blocks.

04-28-2008, 07:32 PM	#13
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? driver side dipsticks are in the block by the head. pass dipsticks go into the pan. Look at Palf's pics...

04-28-2008, 09:14 PM	#14
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? Therein lies my problem. There is no hole at where the dipstick is in the second pic nor is there one on the passenger side. I'll look closer but something isn't right. Just wondering if anyone has seen some type of alternate set up. If it's something simple like the manufacturer forgot to put the hole in, I'm going to be pissed. I had a bunch of stuff stolen off the motor a couple weeks ago and that set me back a bunch of time and money. I'm trying to get my Blazer running before it goes in storage at the end of June. Well, we'll see.... If you have any other ideas, let me know. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

04-28-2008, 11:34 PM	#15
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? I never have had an issue such as this. Nothing else; that is what die grinders are for.

04-28-2008, 11:52 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? My holes were plugged (plastic, but painted over). It took me a while to find mine., especially the one on the driver's side since I was only looking in the place my 80's engine had it. The passenger side is right down where the oil pan lip is, I can't figure out how to describe the drivers side hole, since that was last year and it twas 5 months before I realize there was a hole there for that. __________________ 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!

04-29-2008, 02:31 AM	#17
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Re: Stupid Question of the Day, Week, etc.??? PA, I'll check a little closer then. Maybe that's what's going on with mine. You'd think they'd make them a little more visible if they used plastic plugs. Obviously, you'd have to swap them for metal ones. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom



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