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matthufham · 07-25-2006, 09:27 PM

i bought a dipstick from LMC and it was too long. it would make a ticking noise with the engine running thanks to hitting the crankshaft. i removed a 1/2 inch off the end of it, and then it stopped making the noise. i want to make sure i'm putting the right amount of oil in there so if some others can share some measurements

its a 350

the dipstick was 19 1/2 inches before cutting, now it's 18 7/8 inches from red line to red line

the fill tube was 6 1/2 inches

stope4 · 07-25-2006, 10:26 PM

something doesn't sound right. maybe you should go to a chevy dealer and get a dipstick and tube. I think they still sell them.

jacobs · 07-25-2006, 11:35 PM

The next time you change your oil, pour in the correct number of quarts of oil and then file a mark on your dipstick. That will be your full mark. If you stop one quart short while filling, that would be your add mark.

cdowns · 07-26-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobs

The next time you change your oil, pour in the correct number of quarts of oil and then file a mark on your dipstick. That will be your full mark. If you stop one quart short while filling, that would be your add mark.

yep that's the old hotrodders way

hgs_notes · 07-26-2006, 10:32 AM

I'm about 71".

TTT

matthufham · 07-26-2006, 12:35 PM

71? or 17? 71 is many, many feet

**70STOVEBOLT** · 07-26-2006, 12:40 PM

I think he is saying he's a dipstick

matthufham · 07-26-2006, 01:40 PM

hmm i get it now, but it doesn't help much

**John Fabris** · 07-26-2006, 02:44 PM

71"???? are you sure that is not a Van dipstick???

jacobs · 07-26-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

i bought a dipstick from LMC and it was too long. it would make a ticking noise with the engine running thanks to hitting the crankshaft. i removed a 1/2 inch off the end of it, and then it stopped making the noise. i want to make sure i'm putting the right amount of oil in there so if some others can share some measurements

its a 350

the dipstick was 19 1/2 inches before cutting, now it's 18 7/8 inches from red line to red line

the fill tube was 6 1/2 inches

Is the lower dipstick tube (the one that extends downward into the oil pan) in place? It keeps the dipstick from flopping around inside the pan.

matthufham · 07-26-2006, 04:24 PM

jacobs, i'm not sure. i always remember seeing the hole and the bump in the block when i have the oil pan off, i didn't know anything else was needed. what does it look like and where is it located

jacobs · 07-26-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

jacobs, i'm not sure. i always remember seeing the hole and the bump in the block when i have the oil pan off, i didn't know anything else was needed. what does it look like and where is it located

It's about 6" long and it is flared on the upper end. It's inserted into the dipstick hole from the top side of the block then the curved dipstick tube is inserted into the same hole.

It's not necessary to remove the oil pan but you must remove the curved dipstick tube to install it. It's not a tight fit - It will slide down into place with little effort.

07-25-2006, 09:27 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	dipstick length i bought a dipstick from LMC and it was too long. it would make a ticking noise with the engine running thanks to hitting the crankshaft. i removed a 1/2 inch off the end of it, and then it stopped making the noise. i want to make sure i'm putting the right amount of oil in there so if some others can share some measurements its a 350 the dipstick was 19 1/2 inches before cutting, now it's 18 7/8 inches from red line to red line the fill tube was 6 1/2 inches Last edited by matthufham; 07-25-2006 at 09:28 PM.

07-25-2006, 10:26 PM	#2
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: dipstick length something doesn't sound right. maybe you should go to a chevy dealer and get a dipstick and tube. I think they still sell them.

07-25-2006, 11:35 PM	#3
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: dipstick length The next time you change your oil, pour in the correct number of quarts of oil and then file a mark on your dipstick. That will be your full mark. If you stop one quart short while filling, that would be your add mark.

07-26-2006, 10:32 AM	#5
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: dipstick length I'm about 71". TTT __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-26-2006, 12:35 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: dipstick length 71? or 17? 71 is many, many feet

07-26-2006, 12:40 PM	#7
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,360	Re: dipstick length I think he is saying he's a dipstick __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

07-26-2006, 01:40 PM	#8
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: dipstick length hmm i get it now, but it doesn't help much

07-26-2006, 02:44 PM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: dipstick length 71"???? are you sure that is not a Van dipstick??? __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 07-26-2006 at 02:45 PM.

07-26-2006, 04:24 PM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: dipstick length jacobs, i'm not sure. i always remember seeing the hole and the bump in the block when i have the oil pan off, i didn't know anything else was needed. what does it look like and where is it located



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