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Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Not looking for a $100 fancy dipstick just a good stock replacment. I called 2 GM dealers and said they cant get anything past 82'.
Everyone says get a GM the chrome auto store ones suck Help
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
id hit the junk yards
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Probably a good idea, My problem is the tube is sloppy loose in the block and will probably leak oil.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Try the Corvette/Camaro/Chevelle reproduction places.
http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/OIL2.PDF for instance
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Classic Industries has them for about 20 bucks. Caution, the dip sticks come in different lengths as do the the tubes. You need to get a matched set, short or long, in order to have the dip stick read the correct oil level. If you know for sure what year dip stick you have it's easy, just order the corresponding year tube. Just for reference, my dip stick is 21 inches. The tube is 9.25 from the end to the block.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
dipsticks and tubes after 82 will fit older V8 chevy engines
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
but how is the fit?
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
The interface between the tube and the block is the same regardless of year. The only difference is the length of the stick and tube. You need to make sure the stick and tube are from the same range of years (see on-line catalogs for year ranges) for accurate oil level readings.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Anyone have experience with some of these//
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Bought mine from the stealership. I bought it for an '84 Chevy C10 w/350. Fit's nice 'n tight. No oil leaks. IIRC it was about $35. Not cheap, but worth it for the fit compared to aftermarket junk. If you get the wrong length, just change the oil, fill her up with 5 qts, and make a new 'full' mark. That's what I'd do. Course I'm a redneck and there ain't gonna be another owner 'till I'm dead. And I'll probably have roached my engine by then.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Dark knight.
Got any pics? Mines driver side dipstick. I just need the tube, but would take dipstick as well. Thanks
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
I got one from advanced that worked awesome an fit nice n snug, ill try to fine what it was for ya.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Here it is, it wasn't like the crappy aftermarket that you usually find.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPENGPAMS_____ Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Unfortunately, no pics. But they sold me the dipstick and tube separately. Mine's passenger side though. So, I guess an '84 won't work. Don't know what year they went to pass. side. You might try a junkyard though.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
TTT
Just looking for stock replacement that fits like OEM, dont need polished chrome or braided doesnt really match the rest of engine bay. Its a 1972 block with thick front seal and driver side dipstick. Help?
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
The GM #3981019 stick and #12337946 tube that arkracing mentioned in this old thread --> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309732 are still available from GM.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Can someone help me out...im researching and looking. Im stationed a few hundred miles from home and Im going to try to fix my dipstick tube leak when I go home this fall. Im not sure what dipstick tube from GM I need to get.
Its on the drivers side and probably 10" long sticking out of the block. Can anyone help me out? I have a few different part numberes....
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Block does not matter, the important part is getting the correct length stick and upper tube. I'm using GM Dip stick # 3951576 (21 3/4") and dip stick tube 3876870 (9"), along with lower tube # 3951600 (6 7/8") on three vehicles right now. My 72 C10, 75 vette, and 65 vette and all fit great. These parts will work with any GM small block. There are other part numbers with different lengths, however these are the ones that work for me. You can get these from your dealer for less than $50. I'm finding the GM parts guys are getting like the DIY store numbskull's. If it's not on the screen, they don't anything about it.
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
LeeH, You wouldnt happen to have a pic would you? Im going to see if I can get a measurement from home.
thanks
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Re: Where to find good fitting STOCK dipstick tube
Ttt
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