BBC guys- will you measure your dipstick? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevy72blu · 07-24-2008, 01:19 PM

I know, I know.. im askin for it.

Im gonna order a billet dipstick for my BBC... would one of you mind giving me the length, or at least something close? I just dont wanna order one thats too short.

Thanks!

**El Jay** · 07-24-2008, 01:36 PM

It was real HARD not to take the bait.

But, on my '72 BB 402, it's 21" from the tip to the little sealing thingy that keeps the crud out of the dipstick tube.

chevy72blu · 07-24-2008, 01:41 PM

Thanks man. The CFR one looks perfect!

**El Jay** · 07-24-2008, 02:21 PM

Here's something I thought about while out walking.

You also need to take the length of the dipstick tube, if you're changing it too, into consideration.
I looked, but couldn't measure mine because it drops down behind the exhaust manifold & I couldn't get my tape measure through the gap.
Maybe a skinnier tape measure..................

1968SWBBigBlock · 07-24-2008, 10:48 PM

Spend the extra money and get a Lokar unit - the oil ring seals and CNC billet lower portion are well worth the extra cost
It will reduce the leaks you may get with a chrome lower tube that CFR uses with the ALum dipsticks

chevy72blu · 07-25-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

Spend the extra money and get a Lokar unit - the oil ring seals and CNC billet lower portion are well worth the extra cost
It will reduce the leaks you may get with a chrome lower tube that CFR uses with the ALum dipsticks

Thanks for the tip. I actually already bought it, and I'll post how well it works. I'll take some sandpaper to the contact surface on the chrome (as I do with chrome valve covers), and use a little RTV.

Thanks for the help guys. This is a little issue- I'll figure it out.

07-24-2008, 01:19 PM	#1
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	BBC guys- will you measure your dipstick? I know, I know.. im askin for it. Im gonna order a billet dipstick for my BBC... would one of you mind giving me the length, or at least something close? I just dont wanna order one thats too short. Thanks! __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

07-24-2008, 01:36 PM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: BBC guys- will you measure your dipstick? It was real HARD not to take the bait. But, on my '72 BB 402, it's 21" from the tip to the little sealing thingy that keeps the crud out of the dipstick tube. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

07-24-2008, 01:41 PM	#3
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: BBC guys- will you measure your dipstick? Thanks man. The CFR one looks perfect! __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

07-24-2008, 02:21 PM	#4
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: BBC guys- will you measure your dipstick? Here's something I thought about while out walking. You also need to take the length of the dipstick tube, if you're changing it too, into consideration. I looked, but couldn't measure mine because it drops down behind the exhaust manifold & I couldn't get my tape measure through the gap. Maybe a skinnier tape measure.................. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 07-24-2008 at 02:21 PM.

07-24-2008, 10:48 PM	#5
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: BBC guys- will you measure your dipstick? Spend the extra money and get a Lokar unit - the oil ring seals and CNC billet lower portion are well worth the extra cost It will reduce the leaks you may get with a chrome lower tube that CFR uses with the ALum dipsticks __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

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