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ATrain707 · 02-01-2011, 08:11 PM

hey guys i need some help with replacing a oil dipstick/tube the motor is a chevy 350 i think the block is a early year due it having a 2 peace rear main seal, driver side dipstick, long water pump and the alt on the passnger side. would this be correct? the picks above is the motor that needs the dipstick. any ways here are some pics of whats left of it, i know they sell dipsticks for like 65-79 sb 350 would those work? cuz a 1980 350 had the dipstick on the passnger side right and a one peace main seal??
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ATrain707 · 02-01-2011, 08:36 PM

ok here are pics, and i the tube i pulled out in the pic with the flare at the the end whats that? part of the dipstick?

ATrain707 · 02-02-2011, 02:57 AM

any takers? lol

Tx Firefighter · 02-02-2011, 07:48 AM

Yes, you are correct, if it's driver side dipstick you need the early type of one.

No one ever listens to me on this, but I have found the best dipstick and tube is one from GM, not aftermarket. They fit the block tighter and leak less than the Chinese crap they sell aftermarket.

Lee H · 02-02-2011, 07:57 AM

That piece you are showing is the lower tube. It's in your block the wrong way. It's goes in from the top with the flare up. Tapped in and seated in the hole. The lower tube keeps the stick pionted down and way from the rotating assemble.

ATrain707 · 02-02-2011, 03:37 PM

ok thanx guys. that the way i found the tube when i go the motor

ATrain707 · 02-02-2011, 06:13 PM

How far should the tube be sticking out into the oil pan?
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oldblue1968chevy · 02-02-2011, 07:24 PM

Question.

My tube is loose in my block (rtv'd it multiple times). I think its leaking oil there too.

What now?

kaycee · 02-02-2011, 09:06 PM

It only hangs down a coupla inches in the pan area when you get your dipstick it will come with another tube that you drive down on top of this tube.You can leave it a little high then when you drive the top tube in it will push it down far enough.When driving in the top tube take a 1/4" bolt and put it in the tube then tap on the bolt to drive it in

ATrain707 · 02-02-2011, 11:07 PM

ok thanx everyone. you guys are great!!!

02-01-2011, 08:11 PM	#1
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Oil dipstick tube sb 350 hey guys i need some help with replacing a oil dipstick/tube the motor is a chevy 350 i think the block is a early year due it having a 2 peace rear main seal, driver side dipstick, long water pump and the alt on the passnger side. would this be correct? the picks above is the motor that needs the dipstick. any ways here are some pics of whats left of it, i know they sell dipsticks for like 65-79 sb 350 would those work? cuz a 1980 350 had the dipstick on the passnger side right and a one peace main seal?? Posted via Mobile Device

02-01-2011, 08:36 PM	#2
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 ok here are pics, and i the tube i pulled out in the pic with the flare at the the end whats that? part of the dipstick? Attached Images

02-02-2011, 02:57 AM	#3
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 any takers? lol

02-02-2011, 07:48 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 Yes, you are correct, if it's driver side dipstick you need the early type of one. No one ever listens to me on this, but I have found the best dipstick and tube is one from GM, not aftermarket. They fit the block tighter and leak less than the Chinese crap they sell aftermarket. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-02-2011 at 07:50 AM.

02-02-2011, 07:57 AM	#5
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 That piece you are showing is the lower tube. It's in your block the wrong way. It's goes in from the top with the flare up. Tapped in and seated in the hole. The lower tube keeps the stick pionted down and way from the rotating assemble. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

02-02-2011, 03:37 PM	#6
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 ok thanx guys. that the way i found the tube when i go the motor Last edited by ATrain707; 02-02-2011 at 03:38 PM.

02-02-2011, 06:13 PM	#7
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 How far should the tube be sticking out into the oil pan? Posted via Mobile Device

02-02-2011, 07:24 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 Question. My tube is loose in my block (rtv'd it multiple times). I think its leaking oil there too. What now? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-02-2011, 09:06 PM	#9
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 It only hangs down a coupla inches in the pan area when you get your dipstick it will come with another tube that you drive down on top of this tube.You can leave it a little high then when you drive the top tube in it will push it down far enough.When driving in the top tube take a 1/4" bolt and put it in the tube then tap on the bolt to drive it in __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327 Last edited by kaycee; 02-02-2011 at 09:06 PM.

02-02-2011, 11:07 PM	#10
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Re: Oil dipstick tube sb 350 ok thanx everyone. you guys are great!!!



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