Turbo 400 Trans Dipstick Tube - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NoNeck · 03-06-2011, 06:42 PM

Hi Guys -

My son and I purchased a Turbo 400 Trans for the '69 Stepside he is restoring. The problem is, the trans didn't have a dipstick tube. We purchased a Mr. Gasket (chrome) dipstick and tube from an auto parts store for a Turbo 400, but it doesn't fit too well and it doesn't extend out into the engine compartment enough to check the fluid. Also, it doesn't fit into the transmission grommet very tight. I would bet that it would leak fluid once it is put under pressure.

Is there a longer dipstick tube for the Turbo 400 in the C10's? If so, are they still available through vendors?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks - NoNeck

cdowns · 03-06-2011, 07:59 PM

try going to a local tranny shop and see if they can help

Longhorn Man · 03-06-2011, 09:56 PM

or a junk yard. A TH400 is a TH400, as long as you get the stick and the tube, you'll be OK.

Sinister · 03-06-2011, 10:23 PM

One for a TH-350 will work as well.

*stich626* · 03-06-2011, 10:31 PM

take the new one and bend it a little so it seats in the th400,
my fluid fill, is way in the back of engine room and it's stock
don't forget the o ring

03-06-2011, 06:42 PM	#1
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Turbo 400 Trans Dipstick Tube Hi Guys - My son and I purchased a Turbo 400 Trans for the '69 Stepside he is restoring. The problem is, the trans didn't have a dipstick tube. We purchased a Mr. Gasket (chrome) dipstick and tube from an auto parts store for a Turbo 400, but it doesn't fit too well and it doesn't extend out into the engine compartment enough to check the fluid. Also, it doesn't fit into the transmission grommet very tight. I would bet that it would leak fluid once it is put under pressure. Is there a longer dipstick tube for the Turbo 400 in the C10's? If so, are they still available through vendors? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks - NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

03-06-2011, 07:59 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Turbo 400 Trans Dipstick Tube try going to a local tranny shop and see if they can help __________________ 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

03-06-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Turbo 400 Trans Dipstick Tube or a junk yard. A TH400 is a TH400, as long as you get the stick and the tube, you'll be OK.

03-06-2011, 10:23 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Turbo 400 Trans Dipstick Tube One for a TH-350 will work as well. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-06-2011, 10:31 PM	#5
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Turbo 400 Trans Dipstick Tube take the new one and bend it a little so it seats in the th400, my fluid fill, is way in the back of engine room and it's stock don't forget the o ring



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