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Livrat · 12-28-2011, 02:07 AM

Ran across another mystery, I am familar with the bottom two dipsticks pictured which are the usual ones that I find in our V8 4X4's..
Look at the top one, it had a different mount and curve to the tube, it bolts on in the same place and ends up at the same location as the top two but the curve is way different. Does anyone know what the application is for it?? was there more than one style?

**too much stuff** · 12-28-2011, 02:16 AM

Just a guess, power or manual brakes?

**D.PASSMORE** · 12-28-2011, 08:24 AM

Odd that you posted this question. Going through my "junk" and looking for a extra dipstick/tube setup. I have the bottom type also. I was complaring it, as you are and cannot come up with an exact fit. My thoughts are it might be a BB application or another brand that GM used. Or, last - not even GM. The person that I think would know is Jerry Moss. I'll get in touch with him.

CG · 12-28-2011, 10:31 AM

I had a similar one in a 4x4 years ago and was told by the previous owner it was out of a van.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-28-2011, 11:00 AM

I don't believe that the third dipstick is from a big block as the dipsticks on the big blocks are on the passenger side of the engine.

Jim

Livrat · 12-28-2011, 12:27 PM

I think the van ones are much longer, I know it is not for a big block (tried it) its totally baasackwards.
It fits perfectly and bolts up like its made for a drivers small block configuration. Does anyone have a parts book for 69-72 to see if there was a difference in 4X4's from manual to power brakes?

68panelman · 12-28-2011, 12:51 PM

My 70' blazer has manual brakes, v8. The bottom two are the same as mine. Original engine also.

BurnoutNova · 12-28-2011, 01:14 PM

I wonder if a K10/20 with an I6 would have a similar dipstick?

I need to find one of these for my K10, my tube broke and I don't have the correct one now.

71 super · 12-28-2011, 08:07 PM

The six is on passenger side and no different from 2wd 6. Both of my 72 4x4's have the deep curved unit but one with a little lift would make getting stuff back in the hole easier, maybe it was bent?

**southern parts** · 12-28-2011, 09:28 PM

i`m almost sure both my 67`s have that dipstick. maybe a 67 only type

12-28-2011, 02:07 AM	#1
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	4X4 dip stick differences Ran across another mystery, I am familar with the bottom two dipsticks pictured which are the usual ones that I find in our V8 4X4's.. Look at the top one, it had a different mount and curve to the tube, it bolts on in the same place and ends up at the same location as the top two but the curve is way different. Does anyone know what the application is for it?? was there more than one style? Attached Images Last edited by Livrat; 12-28-2011 at 12:20 PM. Reason: spelling

12-28-2011, 02:16 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences Just a guess, power or manual brakes? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-28-2011, 08:24 AM	#3
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences Odd that you posted this question. Going through my "junk" and looking for a extra dipstick/tube setup. I have the bottom type also. I was complaring it, as you are and cannot come up with an exact fit. My thoughts are it might be a BB application or another brand that GM used. Or, last - not even GM. The person that I think would know is Jerry Moss. I'll get in touch with him. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie) Last edited by D.PASSMORE; 12-28-2011 at 10:40 AM.

12-28-2011, 10:31 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences I had a similar one in a 4x4 years ago and was told by the previous owner it was out of a van. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-28-2011, 11:00 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences I don't believe that the third dipstick is from a big block as the dipsticks on the big blocks are on the passenger side of the engine. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 12-28-2011 at 11:01 AM. Reason: wording

12-28-2011, 12:27 PM	#6
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences I think the van ones are much longer, I know it is not for a big block (tried it) its totally baasackwards. It fits perfectly and bolts up like its made for a drivers small block configuration. Does anyone have a parts book for 69-72 to see if there was a difference in 4X4's from manual to power brakes?

12-28-2011, 12:51 PM	#7
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences My 70' blazer has manual brakes, v8. The bottom two are the same as mine. Original engine also.

12-28-2011, 01:14 PM	#8
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences I wonder if a K10/20 with an I6 would have a similar dipstick? I need to find one of these for my K10, my tube broke and I don't have the correct one now.

12-28-2011, 08:07 PM	#9
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences The six is on passenger side and no different from 2wd 6. Both of my 72 4x4's have the deep curved unit but one with a little lift would make getting stuff back in the hole easier, maybe it was bent? __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-28-2011, 09:28 PM	#10
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,471	Re: 4X4 dip stick differences i`m almost sure both my 67`s have that dipstick. maybe a 67 only type



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