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Broken_down? · 11-29-2003, 02:36 AM

wtf every time I check the oil the dam dip stick pipe/neck that goes into the side of the block pops out! !@#$^%&*() Do you guys have any idea how annoying that is!!! does anyone have a fix for this? PLZZZZ!!!! HELP!!!!

Rich

Longhorn Man · 11-29-2003, 02:49 AM

Do you have the old block with the dip stick on the drivers side, or a later engine with the passenger side dip stick?

oldyeller · 11-29-2003, 03:42 AM

you could take a punch and swell out the tip that goes in to the block, that would give it some friction. similar to what you get with a press fit. Then put a coat of sealant around it to stop any potential leak.... Or just go pick up a chrome dipstick and install it. The new one should fit tighter.....

DanoDMano · 11-29-2003, 03:50 AM

It is a pain!! And I have to feed my dipstick all the way
in or it dont go!!!

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-29-2003, 01:35 PM

I would do what oldyeller said. Easy fix........

*dtlilly* · 11-29-2003, 02:14 PM

Does your dipstick not have a flange with a hole to be able to use a head or exhaust bolt to keep it stationary?

Hotrod70C10 · 11-29-2003, 02:22 PM

I just ran a bead of silicone around the tube and stuck it back in the hole. It hasn't moved since...

Broken_down? · 11-29-2003, 02:24 PM

Longhorn Man it is on the drivers side..
dtlilly The only thing that remotley helps to hold it in place is the heat shield of the mainfolds. and never works.

Do you guys think that just JB weld will hold it ok??

I woudl put a crome one it but problem is my engine is not cromed out and it In my opinion kinda funky. But when I put the original 327 back in I will do that though.

Thanks for the opinions.

Rich

junkyardjohn · 11-29-2003, 02:27 PM

KNURL THE O-D OF THE TUBE THAT GOES INTO YOUR BLOCK WITH A CENTER PUNCH, OR TAP IT OUT OF ROUND WITH A HAMMER. THEN SMEAR A COAT OF SILICONE SEALANT ON THIS DIA., & PLACE A 5/16" BOLT IN THE OTHER END, & TAP ON THE BOLT WITH A HAMMER (TO KEEP FROM DEFORMING THE END), DRIVING THE TUBE INTO THE BLOCK.

JOHN

cableguy0 · 11-29-2003, 08:18 PM

dont jb weld that into the block it will become a nightmare if it ever needs to come out. like everyone else said swell the end that goes into the block with a punch put a little bit silicone on it and it shouldnt go nowhere

11-29-2003, 03:42 AM	#3
oldyeller Captain CAAAVVVMMMAAANNN! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Anna Texas Posts: 726	you could take a punch and swell out the tip that goes in to the block, that would give it some friction. similar to what you get with a press fit. Then put a coat of sealant around it to stop any potential leak.... Or just go pick up a chrome dipstick and install it. The new one should fit tighter..... __________________ 72 LWB Fleetside C10 Custom 350/350 97 GMC Yukon 4X4 SLT Anna, Texas check out the project old yeller

11-29-2003, 03:50 AM	#4
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	It is a pain!! And I have to feed my dipstick all the way in or it dont go!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-29-2003, 02:22 PM	#7
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I just ran a bead of silicone around the tube and stuck it back in the hole. It hasn't moved since... __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

11-29-2003, 02:27 PM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	KNURL THE O-D OF THE TUBE THAT GOES INTO YOUR BLOCK WITH A CENTER PUNCH, OR TAP IT OUT OF ROUND WITH A HAMMER. THEN SMEAR A COAT OF SILICONE SEALANT ON THIS DIA., & PLACE A 5/16" BOLT IN THE OTHER END, & TAP ON THE BOLT WITH A HAMMER (TO KEEP FROM DEFORMING THE END), DRIVING THE TUBE INTO THE BLOCK. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

11-29-2003, 08:18 PM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	dont jb weld that into the block it will become a nightmare if it ever needs to come out. like everyone else said swell the end that goes into the block with a punch put a little bit silicone on it and it shouldnt go nowhere __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-29-2003, 02:49 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Do you have the old block with the dip stick on the drivers side, or a later engine with the passenger side dip stick?

11-29-2003, 01:35 PM	#5
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I would do what oldyeller said. Easy fix........

11-29-2003, 02:14 PM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Does your dipstick not have a flange with a hole to be able to use a head or exhaust bolt to keep it stationary?



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