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02-05-2016, 05:40 PM
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Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
Hi all,
I'm looking for the stock dipstick tube for the 454 I'm swapping into my k10. The casting number on the block is 14015445, which according to various websites means it was used in '78-'88ish light duty trucks. I'm having trouble locating this part anywhere on the internet. I'd rather not use one of those gaudy chrome universal tubes, and the junk yards are picked clean when it comes to big blocks. What are my options? I've included a pic of the engine for a reference, can anyone tell me what size oil pan that is? Thanks.
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02-05-2016, 09:04 PM
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Re: Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
go to the local gm parts dealership they will b glad to sell you a tube and dipstick all in one unit
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02-07-2016, 01:10 AM
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Re: Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
The dealership never even crossed my mind...Thanks! I'll check it out on Monday.
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02-08-2016, 08:40 PM
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Re: Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
Okay, the dealership can't help me since GM quit producing those a long time ago. I also called rock auto and they don't have any either. I tried several junkyards in the area, they either didn't have big blocks, or they would only allow me to buy a complete engine if I wanted the dipstick tube.
What is so different about the 78 - 88 big blocks? Can I just rob an oil pan off of a newer 454 and use that dipstick?
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02-08-2016, 08:47 PM
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Re: Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
Not cheap but here is one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-Big-B...1TUdtJ&vxp=mtr
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02-09-2016, 03:44 PM
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Re: Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
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02-11-2016, 11:31 AM
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Re: Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
Check out Corvette America....I bought one there for my big block camaro...not chrome & looks stock.
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02-16-2016, 11:41 AM
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Re: Looking for an engine oil dipstick tube
Thanks for the help guys, I ended up going with a cheap chrome one just so I can fire the engine for the first time. I'll check out some of your suggestions and find a nicer part once the truck is closer to completion.
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