where to find the right oil dipstick tube - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

doodah man · 06-11-2011, 04:35 PM

My oil dipstick tube is broken off at the block. I ordered the replacement tube and dipstick from LMC but it is not the same as the original. Its about 2 1/2 inches shorter. The LMC dipstick is also shorter so it would measure the oil level correctly, but I don't like the look of it. I was hoping to use my original dipstick and replace the tube, but I'm having a hell of a time locating a replacement. Does anybody know where I can get a tube that will match my dipstick? I tried searching GM parts direct, but had no luck. They don't seem to have much for our trucks. Any help will be much appreciated. Here's a picture of the original and the LMC:

landsurvey1 · 06-11-2011, 04:54 PM

Have you tried any of the local junk yards?

eightbanger · 06-11-2011, 04:56 PM

Or some of the vendors on here may have what your looking for...
A few on Ebay..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGIN...Q5fAccessories

doodah man · 06-11-2011, 05:04 PM

I haven't tried the junkyards yet. I was hoping someone might know where to get a NOS or GM part. If no one has any leads, the junkyards may be my only choice or I'll use the China-made one.

I have the top of the dipstick wire-tied to the brake line right now to hold it in place and don't seem to be losing any oil. I've read some posts on here that people get oil sloshing out of the opening. I don't think I'm having that problem.

eightbanger · 06-11-2011, 05:08 PM

What about having the bottom piece of the new one cut off and welded or braised onto your original?

Frkypunk70 · 06-11-2011, 05:41 PM

I'm having the same problem. I bought a Mr Gasket chrome one and hate it. I stumbled upon factory ones in the local yards but really don't like the look. So I might have to bite the bullet and get a Lokar billet one, they are so pricey though.
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cdowns · 06-11-2011, 05:57 PM

try local GM dealership parts counter

Frkypunk70 · 06-11-2011, 05:59 PM

OK, so I ran down to my garage and I have two older dipsticks the top one is off my 1970 350 (think thats what you need) I'm running a newer block so my dipstick is on the passenger side, hence no need for it. If its right you can have it. I live in Scranton Pa. (about 2 hours away) but if you need I could mail it to you. Shoot me a message.

s_nova69 · 06-11-2011, 11:11 PM

Last time I built a motor I bought a brand new factory one at the local chevy parts counter. It comes with a tube and stick so the measurement is accurate and the best part

IT FITS!!!!!!!!!!!!

They do still have them at most dealers

06-11-2011, 04:35 PM	#1
doodah man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 173	where to find the right oil dipstick tube My oil dipstick tube is broken off at the block. I ordered the replacement tube and dipstick from LMC but it is not the same as the original. Its about 2 1/2 inches shorter. The LMC dipstick is also shorter so it would measure the oil level correctly, but I don't like the look of it. I was hoping to use my original dipstick and replace the tube, but I'm having a hell of a time locating a replacement. Does anybody know where I can get a tube that will match my dipstick? I tried searching GM parts direct, but had no luck. They don't seem to have much for our trucks. Any help will be much appreciated. Here's a picture of the original and the LMC: Attached Images __________________ 1972 C-10 Deluxe 350 V8 - 350TH ------------------------------ We're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set

06-11-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube Have you tried any of the local junk yards?

06-11-2011, 04:56 PM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube Or some of the vendors on here may have what your looking for... A few on Ebay..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGIN...Q5fAccessories __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-11-2011, 05:04 PM	#4
doodah man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 173	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube I haven't tried the junkyards yet. I was hoping someone might know where to get a NOS or GM part. If no one has any leads, the junkyards may be my only choice or I'll use the China-made one. I have the top of the dipstick wire-tied to the brake line right now to hold it in place and don't seem to be losing any oil. I've read some posts on here that people get oil sloshing out of the opening. I don't think I'm having that problem. __________________ 1972 C-10 Deluxe 350 V8 - 350TH ------------------------------ We're not the jet set We're the old Chevrolet set

06-11-2011, 05:08 PM	#5
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube What about having the bottom piece of the new one cut off and welded or braised onto your original? __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-11-2011, 05:41 PM	#6
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube I'm having the same problem. I bought a Mr Gasket chrome one and hate it. I stumbled upon factory ones in the local yards but really don't like the look. So I might have to bite the bullet and get a Lokar billet one, they are so pricey though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

06-11-2011, 05:57 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube try local GM dealership parts counter __________________ 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

06-11-2011, 05:59 PM	#8
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube OK, so I ran down to my garage and I have two older dipsticks the top one is off my 1970 350 (think thats what you need) I'm running a newer block so my dipstick is on the passenger side, hence no need for it. If its right you can have it. I live in Scranton Pa. (about 2 hours away) but if you need I could mail it to you. Shoot me a message. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. " Last edited by Frkypunk70; 06-11-2011 at 06:00 PM.

06-11-2011, 11:11 PM	#9
s_nova69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: slc, ut Posts: 318	Re: where to find the right oil dipstick tube Last time I built a motor I bought a brand new factory one at the local chevy parts counter. It comes with a tube and stick so the measurement is accurate and the best part IT FITS!!!!!!!!!!!! They do still have them at most dealers __________________ Phil '70 Longhorn 421 700r4 tach 4 wheel disc hydroboost daily driver '72 short super build 4wd '72 Suburban LT4 coming soon!!



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