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72velle · 11-22-2019, 10:31 AM

Anybody know where I can get a stock Chevy dip stick for a 350?
All I have found in the local parts houses are "close" to being right or cut to fit.
TIA,
Kevin D

**Palf70Step** · 11-22-2019, 10:34 AM

Does it have a driver's side dip stick or passenger side one? I got a driver's side one from the local chevy dealer, which fit way better than anything I have seen aftermarket.

72velle · 11-22-2019, 11:03 AM

Drivers side. Might have to stop by the dealer.

fordguy40 · 11-24-2019, 10:47 AM

I'll toss in another vote for getting it at the dealer; cheap and fits like it's supposed to.

72velle · 11-25-2019, 11:00 AM

Do you have a part #? Dealer says it’s too old to look up
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**Palf70Step** · 11-25-2019, 11:04 AM

It's 2 pieces, hope these help

Item
Oil Tube (GM # 12337946)
Gauge Assembly (Dip Stick GM # 3981019)

Dleslie212 · 11-25-2019, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

It's 2 pieces, hope these help

Item
Oil Tube (GM # 12337946)
Gauge Assembly (Dip Stick GM # 3981019)

Does year matter? Or is this pretty much a universal dip stick? I need a new one for my 77, the one that’s in there is way too loose and the entire tube pulls out when i check the oil

**Palf70Step** · 11-25-2019, 12:27 PM

For those that have the dip stick on driver's side of engine. The hole sizes are different than the ones on the passenger side. Not sure what the cutoff year was for the changeover

Dleslie212 · 11-25-2019, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

For those that have the dip stick on driver's side of engine. The hole sizes are different than the ones on the passenger side. Not sure what the cutoff year was for the changeover

Drivers side on my 77. Thanks for the info

**MikeB** · 11-25-2019, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

For those that have the dip stick on driver's side of engine. The hole sizes are different than the ones on the passenger side. Not sure what the cutoff year was for the changeover

I think they moved it to the passenger side starting with 1980 models. Some blocks and oil pans, like those used on the base Goodwrench 350 crate engine, have provisions for both sides.

**RyanAK** · 11-25-2019, 04:10 PM

If you install a crate engine and use the driver-side dipstick, be sure to correctly plug the hole on the passenger side or you'll have yourself the rare "continuous oil-mist undercarriage rust inhibitor" option installed. The plastic shipping plug is not all that is required. Ask me how I know. And be sure to do this when building the engine on the stand. Before the exhaust manifolds are on.

PO install, by the way... heh.

72velle · 11-26-2019, 07:34 AM

Local dealer doesn't have one in stock and says he can't order it because it is discontinued. Can anyone recommend another source?

**Palf70Step** · 11-26-2019, 08:06 AM

try ebay

**MikeB** · 11-26-2019, 10:38 AM

These might be worth a try. Neither one is chrome.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...et?prefilter=1

Found this GM tube, but not a dipstick:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...6870/overview/

Pontiac1976 · 11-30-2019, 07:10 PM

73-79 350 older factory motor dipstick on pass side.
Try motor rebuilder shop local. just tell them what year motor and side dipstick you have Oh and if you changed your bottom end, oil pump, oil pan bigger, or deeper if not stock.

11-22-2019, 10:31 AM	#1
72velle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	New dip stick Anybody know where I can get a stock Chevy dip stick for a 350? All I have found in the local parts houses are "close" to being right or cut to fit. TIA, Kevin D

11-22-2019, 10:34 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,266	Re: New dip stick Does it have a driver's side dip stick or passenger side one? I got a driver's side one from the local chevy dealer, which fit way better than anything I have seen aftermarket. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-22-2019, 11:03 AM	#3
72velle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: New dip stick Drivers side. Might have to stop by the dealer.

11-24-2019, 10:47 AM	#4
fordguy40 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Montclair, CA Posts: 149	Re: New dip stick I'll toss in another vote for getting it at the dealer; cheap and fits like it's supposed to. __________________ A few Fords and a couple of Chevys

11-25-2019, 11:00 AM	#5
72velle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: New dip stick Do you have a part #? Dealer says it’s too old to look up Posted via Mobile Device

11-25-2019, 11:04 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,266	Re: New dip stick It's 2 pieces, hope these help Item Oil Tube (GM # 12337946) Gauge Assembly (Dip Stick GM # 3981019) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-25-2019, 12:27 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,266	Re: New dip stick For those that have the dip stick on driver's side of engine. The hole sizes are different than the ones on the passenger side. Not sure what the cutoff year was for the changeover __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-25-2019, 04:10 PM	#11
RyanAK Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mifflinburg, PA Posts: 304	Re: New dip stick If you install a crate engine and use the driver-side dipstick, be sure to correctly plug the hole on the passenger side or you'll have yourself the rare "continuous oil-mist undercarriage rust inhibitor" option installed. The plastic shipping plug is not all that is required. Ask me how I know. And be sure to do this when building the engine on the stand. Before the exhaust manifolds are on. PO install, by the way... heh. __________________ Ryan - WANTED: '60-'66 4X4 Suburban/Carryall Meet 'Earl', '71 C10 Suburban - Sold, but not forgotten... Meet... yet to be named, ‘78 K10 Suburban Daily Driver

11-26-2019, 07:34 AM	#12
72velle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: New dip stick Local dealer doesn't have one in stock and says he can't order it because it is discontinued. Can anyone recommend another source?

11-26-2019, 08:06 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,266	Re: New dip stick try ebay __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-26-2019, 10:38 AM	#14
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,603	Re: New dip stick These might be worth a try. Neither one is chrome. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...et?prefilter=1 Found this GM tube, but not a dipstick: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...6870/overview/ __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

11-30-2019, 07:10 PM	#15
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 769	Re: New dip stick 73-79 350 older factory motor dipstick on pass side. Try motor rebuilder shop local. just tell them what year motor and side dipstick you have Oh and if you changed your bottom end, oil pump, oil pan bigger, or deeper if not stock. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.



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