O.D. of 72 350 oil filler tube? Need grommet. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72k5 · 12-13-2002, 10:42 PM

Does anyone know for sure what the diameter is of the stock oil filler tube on the 72 small blocks? I need to come up with a grommet so I can fit it to the new valve covers that clear my rollers. If anyone has a suggestion for a particular grommet or source, I will appreciate that also.

PS - I would have just measured mine, but it is 300 mi. away, and I need to get a head start on parts chasing.

Thanks,
Mike

da-burb · 12-14-2002, 12:24 AM

Go to the local Chevy dealership. It is the same grommet on the 73+ vans that also use an oil filler pipe. I think mine cost a few bucks when I got it 2 years ago.

FOUND IT! This is the part number on my receipt for a grommet. #10108402 and it cost $3.90 See if that is the right part number.........

72k5 · 12-15-2002, 12:46 AM

Many thanks!! I'll call them in the morning. These dealers here have so much business with newer vehicles I don't think they even try on the older stuff. Funny though, when I give them a part # they seem to come up with it.

Thanks again.

chewed 71'er · 12-15-2002, 01:37 AM

Naturally. They didn't have to strain theirselves looking up the
part number. Don't want to bother with the nickel-and-dime stuff. I've been trying to find a 3/4 inch grommet for a heater cable through the firewall. No luck.

72k5 · 12-18-2002, 04:09 AM

Thanks again da-burb. That part # changed the situation from "no longer available" to "I have six in stock, I'll send one over."

Simply amazing!!!

da-burb · 12-18-2002, 02:55 PM

I will relay the thanks to my wife. If it wasn't for her filing all the receipts for my 71 burb it wouldn't have been so easy to find.

12-14-2002, 12:24 AM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Go to the local Chevy dealership. It is the same grommet on the 73+ vans that also use an oil filler pipe. I think mine cost a few bucks when I got it 2 years ago. FOUND IT! This is the part number on my receipt for a grommet. #10108402 and it cost $3.90 See if that is the right part number......... __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-15-2002, 12:46 AM	#3
72k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 566	Many thanks!! I'll call them in the morning. These dealers here have so much business with newer vehicles I don't think they even try on the older stuff. Funny though, when I give them a part # they seem to come up with it. Thanks again. __________________ 350 ETec 170 heads, Performer, HEI, Holly TBI, 700r4, 14 bolt rear, F&R lockers, lots of off road improvements.

12-18-2002, 04:09 AM	#5
72k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 566	Thanks again da-burb. That part # changed the situation from "no longer available" to "I have six in stock, I'll send one over." Simply amazing!!! __________________ 350 ETec 170 heads, Performer, HEI, Holly TBI, 700r4, 14 bolt rear, F&R lockers, lots of off road improvements.

12-18-2002, 02:55 PM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I will relay the thanks to my wife. If it wasn't for her filing all the receipts for my 71 burb it wouldn't have been so easy to find. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-13-2002, 10:42 PM	#1
72k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 566	O.D. of 72 350 oil filler tube? Need grommet. Does anyone know for sure what the diameter is of the stock oil filler tube on the 72 small blocks? I need to come up with a grommet so I can fit it to the new valve covers that clear my rollers. If anyone has a suggestion for a particular grommet or source, I will appreciate that also. PS - I would have just measured mine, but it is 300 mi. away, and I need to get a head start on parts chasing. Thanks, Mike __________________ 350 ETec 170 heads, Performer, HEI, Holly TBI, 700r4, 14 bolt rear, F&R lockers, lots of off road improvements.

12-15-2002, 01:37 AM	#4
chewed 71'er Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: KC, NW Missouri Posts: 144	Naturally. They didn't have to strain theirselves looking up the part number. Don't want to bother with the nickel-and-dime stuff. I've been trying to find a 3/4 inch grommet for a heater cable through the firewall. No luck.



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