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I got a OEM dipstick tube for my 350 SBC from a very generous board member recently, but I'm having a rough time trying to get it in the block. I gave up for fear I was going to break the end off the new one. Does anybody know a trick for getting these in? It goes in about 3/8" but I didn't get it further. I was gripping it with a pair of pliers just above the lip at the bottom and my nephew was tapping the pliers with a hammer.
It looks like there is a groove in the exhaust manifold (ram's horns) that the tube should rest against. Is that the correct placement or is that just a coincidence? Here's what I'm working with:
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
We always clean them really well, dress them down just a bit with emery cloth and then freeze them. Helps a bunch..
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
great idea...especially freezing as the metal will slightly shrink...
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
Are you sure none of the old tube is broke off in block??
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
I was thinking that also...
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
Yes, it goes into the groove on the manifold.
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
I run them across the bench grinder and wire wheel to remove any paint, grease, or burrs. Then tighten a crescent wrench down to where it fits the tube snugly right up against the bulged area then hammer it in with a hammer on the crescent wrench.
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Should work...it is the same principal as the crowsfoot.
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
Not to hi-jack......but this should work the other way also, right? Freeze the base, vise grips around tube with a drill bit in the end...and/or wiggling the tube out?
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Of course, make sure there is no broken piece in the dipstick hole in the block before doing this. Also, to prevent oil seepage, you may want to put some non-hardning sealer on the dipstick shaft that goes into the block prior to driving it in. |
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Re: Got dipstick tube, but can't get it in
Thanks guys. I'll try the freezing trick this weekend. I did get the broken piece out (after about 30 minutes of pulling and pushing and cussing).
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