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Roadmarks · 03-02-2011, 12:42 PM

Howdy, When I installed power brakes on my '71, I never considered the dip
stick. It is now basically under the master cylinder. It is inconvenient to get to.
I can live with it as it is, but is there a good way to bend, lengthen, replace, etc. the stick and tube to make it easier to reach? My truck is a 1971 c-10, 350/350. Thanks in advance for any options.

Best wishes,

Les

1low · 03-02-2011, 12:57 PM

A flexable tube from lokar might work. or u might be able to get a shorter tube/dipstick

Hardesty454 · 03-02-2011, 01:09 PM

my stick is on the opposite side, change your pan or there are felx wire tubes that would be alot cheaper for you.

cdowns · 03-02-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardesty454

my stick is on the opposite side, change your pan or there are felx wire tubes that would be alot cheaper for you.

that is a different year motor you need to change the block as well as the pan

**Boog** · 03-02-2011, 01:45 PM

I believe the trucks came with dip sticks on the passenger side and cars and vans came with it on the drivers side.
What you might look into is using the stick and tube from an 88 and later truck. It is longer and bends toward the front of the engine thereby maybe clearing your booster.

Hardesty454 · 03-02-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

that is a different year motor you need to change the block as well as the pan

Yea, I have a bog block out of a 74-75 truck. Either way there is a LONG time between block style changes so that shouldnt matter too much. If I were in your situation, Id go with the Flex tube.

hotrodimpy · 03-02-2011, 03:17 PM

Roadmarks, I noticed you did say 350. 1979 and earlier small blocks had the dipsticks on the driverside of the motor. The Lokar dipstick for that application is part # ED-5002 There will not be much flexabilty on that unit because the flexible housing is so short. It is defiantly better than the stock unit if you want to change the angle. Any questions contact us at lokar Toll Free 877-469-7440. Thank you John

**Stocker** · 03-02-2011, 04:28 PM

If you can find a dipstick & tube setup from a 4x4 -- they are longer, and extend forward... well clear of the master cylinder.

03-02-2011, 12:42 PM	#1
Roadmarks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 157	Yet Another Dip Stick Question . . . Howdy, When I installed power brakes on my '71, I never considered the dip stick. It is now basically under the master cylinder. It is inconvenient to get to. I can live with it as it is, but is there a good way to bend, lengthen, replace, etc. the stick and tube to make it easier to reach? My truck is a 1971 c-10, 350/350. Thanks in advance for any options. Best wishes, Les

03-02-2011, 12:57 PM	#2
1low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moyie Springs ID. Posts: 160	Re: Yet Another Dip Stick Question . . . A flexable tube from lokar might work. or u might be able to get a shorter tube/dipstick

03-02-2011, 01:09 PM	#3
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Yet Another Dip Stick Question . . . my stick is on the opposite side, change your pan or there are felx wire tubes that would be alot cheaper for you. __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

03-02-2011, 01:45 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,536	Re: Yet Another Dip Stick Question . . . I believe the trucks came with dip sticks on the passenger side and cars and vans came with it on the drivers side. What you might look into is using the stick and tube from an 88 and later truck. It is longer and bends toward the front of the engine thereby maybe clearing your booster. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-02-2011, 03:17 PM	#7
hotrodimpy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 120	Re: Yet Another Dip Stick Question . . . Roadmarks, I noticed you did say 350. 1979 and earlier small blocks had the dipsticks on the driverside of the motor. The Lokar dipstick for that application is part # ED-5002 There will not be much flexabilty on that unit because the flexible housing is so short. It is defiantly better than the stock unit if you want to change the angle. Any questions contact us at lokar Toll Free 877-469-7440. Thank you John

03-02-2011, 04:28 PM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: Yet Another Dip Stick Question . . . If you can find a dipstick & tube setup from a 4x4 -- they are longer, and extend forward... well clear of the master cylinder. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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