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bamabaxter · 05-10-2008, 02:00 PM

I know this sounds odd but what side of the motor should the dipstick be on if it is a 72? Don't worry I am not confused about how to check the oil but a couple of my friends said it was odd that my oil dipstick was on the passenger side for the early year model. I am just curious also. If it supposed to be on the driver side then this would confirm that this isn't the stock motor which I was almost sure of anyway. If anyone has any info I'd appreciate it a lot.

70GMCer · 05-10-2008, 02:11 PM

I believe all the dip sticks for our trucks are on the drivers side, for sbc engines. Others will post about it....

Bus Ted Knuckle · 05-10-2008, 03:28 PM

all sbc dipsticks were on the driver side until 84 (IIRC). you have a replacement engine.

berencam · 05-10-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bus Ted Knuckle

all sbc dipsticks were on the driver side until 84 (IIRC). you have a replacement engine.

its 86 on im pretty sure thats on the passengers side.

Spray-Bomb · 05-10-2008, 07:36 PM

IDK bout the year change, but I believe 305s had them on the passenger side also

**truckdude239** · 05-10-2008, 08:49 PM

my 305 from a 78 is on the driver side also

boundstaffpress · 05-10-2008, 10:08 PM

Chevy II and nova engines had goofy oil pans and passenger side dipsticks.

Longhorn Man · 05-10-2008, 11:30 PM

I was thinking it was 74 or so when they went to the passenger side, but either way, 67 - 72 are supposed to be on the drivers side

old Chevy guy · 05-11-2008, 12:04 AM

IM not sure what year it is that changes either but I just finished a moter swap on a 84 K20 and the old moter was on the passengers side but the doner moter was on the drivers side and it was a hassle,I had to get diffrent exhaust manifolds because the ones on the 84 dumped right where the dipstick goes on the drivers side. I had to buy a oil pan gasket for a 78 to get one that had drivers side stick,79 did not.What color is the moter in your truck, that is a quick indicater of year.67-72 should be chevy orange.

clean71 · 05-11-2008, 12:14 AM

IDK but on my zz4 block it says there is a port on both sides but the only one I've found is on the passenger side and lower than the standard ds one. Sucks cuz I bought the short billet dipstick before I figured it out.

allen123 · 05-11-2008, 01:28 AM

my engine is a 85 and its on the passenger

Walts_restoration · 05-11-2008, 03:20 AM

either 79 or 80 they went to passenger side dipsticks, some mercruiser blocks had provisions for both sides of the block, and the mid 60's c60s with v8s had a plug on the drivers side and just had the dipstick in the pan opposed to going through the blocks, there are tons of variations

bamabaxter · 05-11-2008, 04:17 PM

The motor is Chevy Orange. I talked to the previous owner and he thinks tha thte motor came out of a later model chevelle. Would that make since for the dipstick to be on the passenger side. Sorry for not replying sooner. I was admitted to the hospital yesterday.

**Palf70Step** · 05-11-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by clean71

IDK but on my zz4 block it says there is a port on both sides but the only one I've found is on the passenger side and lower than the standard ds one. Sucks cuz I bought the short billet dipstick before I figured it out.

Been there done that, except from the opposite perspective

The tubes are also different size diameter between the two sides also.

bamabaxter · 05-11-2008, 04:35 PM

My dipstick tube definitely doesn't seal well. Is there supposed to be an o ring on it or something?

Walts_restoration · 05-11-2008, 07:25 PM

it could of been painted orange too. is there a provision in the block?

05-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	What side is the oil dipstick? I know this sounds odd but what side of the motor should the dipstick be on if it is a 72? Don't worry I am not confused about how to check the oil but a couple of my friends said it was odd that my oil dipstick was on the passenger side for the early year model. I am just curious also. If it supposed to be on the driver side then this would confirm that this isn't the stock motor which I was almost sure of anyway. If anyone has any info I'd appreciate it a lot. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.

05-10-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? I believe all the dip sticks for our trucks are on the drivers side, for sbc engines. Others will post about it.... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

05-10-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? all sbc dipsticks were on the driver side until 84 (IIRC). you have a replacement engine. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

05-10-2008, 07:36 PM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? IDK bout the year change, but I believe 305s had them on the passenger side also __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

05-10-2008, 08:49 PM	#6
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05-10-2008, 10:08 PM	#7
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? Chevy II and nova engines had goofy oil pans and passenger side dipsticks. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

05-10-2008, 11:30 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? I was thinking it was 74 or so when they went to the passenger side, but either way, 67 - 72 are supposed to be on the drivers side

05-11-2008, 12:04 AM	#9
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? IM not sure what year it is that changes either but I just finished a moter swap on a 84 K20 and the old moter was on the passengers side but the doner moter was on the drivers side and it was a hassle,I had to get diffrent exhaust manifolds because the ones on the 84 dumped right where the dipstick goes on the drivers side. I had to buy a oil pan gasket for a 78 to get one that had drivers side stick,79 did not.What color is the moter in your truck, that is a quick indicater of year.67-72 should be chevy orange.

05-11-2008, 12:14 AM	#10
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? IDK but on my zz4 block it says there is a port on both sides but the only one I've found is on the passenger side and lower than the standard ds one. Sucks cuz I bought the short billet dipstick before I figured it out. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

05-11-2008, 01:28 AM	#11
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? my engine is a 85 and its on the passenger __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

05-11-2008, 03:20 AM	#12
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? either 79 or 80 they went to passenger side dipsticks, some mercruiser blocks had provisions for both sides of the block, and the mid 60's c60s with v8s had a plug on the drivers side and just had the dipstick in the pan opposed to going through the blocks, there are tons of variations __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

05-11-2008, 04:17 PM	#13
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? The motor is Chevy Orange. I talked to the previous owner and he thinks tha thte motor came out of a later model chevelle. Would that make since for the dipstick to be on the passenger side. Sorry for not replying sooner. I was admitted to the hospital yesterday. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.

05-11-2008, 04:35 PM	#15
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? My dipstick tube definitely doesn't seal well. Is there supposed to be an o ring on it or something? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.

05-11-2008, 07:25 PM	#16
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: What side is the oil dipstick? it could of been painted orange too. is there a provision in the block? __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums



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