Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 03-29-2011, 07:00 PM

And ideas how to remove a broken dip stick tube on a small block.? This sucker is in there good, and it is broken off at the block!!!!

todd99 · 03-29-2011, 07:03 PM

There may be an easier way, but you could remove the oil pan and push it out.

*Shane* · 03-29-2011, 07:09 PM

it might take some finesse, but an ez-out will work ...

**Joesjunk** · 03-29-2011, 07:22 PM

ill try the easy out. thanks

cdowns · 03-29-2011, 07:33 PM

you can try a piece of coat hanger and make a small j on the bottom

68gmsee · 03-29-2011, 07:46 PM

Don't know if it will work on the thin metal of an oil tube but we used a long coarse thread screw that fit tight in the hole and then put it through a socket with a washer on top. As you screwed the bolt in it pulled the broken piece of tubing out. This was on a small tractor engine.

Might even work on the oil tube if you had the proper tap and die or a self tapping bolt that was slightly larger than the hole.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-29-2011, 08:01 PM

I have pulled several out using the right size lag screw. The lag screw is turned into the tube and then using a pinch bar with the split end on it, pry it out. If you can get on the screw a claw hammer works also.

Jim

68gmsee · 03-29-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

I have pulled several out using the right size lag screw. The lag screw is turned into the tube and then using a pinch bar with the split end on it, pry it out. If you can get on the screw a claw hammer works also.

Jim

Same principal we used but a socket and washer worked really good for pulling it out. It may be hard to get a hammer in there.

tcb-1 · 03-29-2011, 08:49 PM

are you getting an engine ready to sell at the swapmeet in a few weeks, Joe??

**Joesjunk** · 03-29-2011, 09:40 PM

I got it, used an easy out! Thanks guys

**Joesjunk** · 03-29-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

are you getting an engine ready to sell at the swapmeet in a few weeks, Joe??

No, im working on a 62 Impala. Want to buy it????

tcb-1 · 03-29-2011, 10:35 PM

'62 humm?? let me get the Caddy done and sold.......

see you at the Shriner's swap meet in a few weeks?

tranz am · 03-29-2011, 11:42 PM

glad you got it out

thats a pita for sure.

70s chevy · 03-30-2011, 02:31 PM

i had that happen to me too..i took a lag screw that would just fit and a washer then wraped some wire around the screw under washer . then screwed it in the dip stick tube..then wraped wire around my slide hammer and it came right out.. worked good..

03-29-2011, 07:00 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! And ideas how to remove a broken dip stick tube on a small block.? This sucker is in there good, and it is broken off at the block!!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-29-2011, 07:03 PM	#2
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! There may be an easier way, but you could remove the oil pan and push it out. __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

03-29-2011, 07:09 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! it might take some finesse, but an ez-out will work ...

03-29-2011, 07:22 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! ill try the easy out. thanks __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-29-2011, 07:33 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! you can try a piece of coat hanger and make a small j on the bottom __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-29-2011, 07:46 PM	#6
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! Don't know if it will work on the thin metal of an oil tube but we used a long coarse thread screw that fit tight in the hole and then put it through a socket with a washer on top. As you screwed the bolt in it pulled the broken piece of tubing out. This was on a small tractor engine. Might even work on the oil tube if you had the proper tap and die or a self tapping bolt that was slightly larger than the hole.

03-29-2011, 08:01 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! I have pulled several out using the right size lag screw. The lag screw is turned into the tube and then using a pinch bar with the split end on it, pry it out. If you can get on the screw a claw hammer works also. 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

03-29-2011, 08:49 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! are you getting an engine ready to sell at the swapmeet in a few weeks, Joe?? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-29-2011, 09:40 PM	#10
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! I got it, used an easy out! Thanks guys __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-29-2011, 10:35 PM	#12
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! '62 humm?? let me get the Caddy done and sold....... see you at the Shriner's swap meet in a few weeks? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-29-2011, 11:42 PM	#13
tranz am Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 586	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! glad you got it out thats a pita for sure. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht

03-30-2011, 02:31 PM	#14
70s chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ava, mo. Posts: 15	Re: Help! Remove a broken dip stick tube! i had that happen to me too..i took a lag screw that would just fit and a washer then wraped some wire around the screw under washer . then screwed it in the dip stick tube..then wraped wire around my slide hammer and it came right out.. worked good..

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