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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: BIG CHEVY on December 29, 2010, 05:47:45 pm

Title: oil dipstick
Post by: BIG CHEVY on December 29, 2010, 05:47:45 pm
could someone tell me right quick how the dipstick tube attaches to the motor? checked my oil and the tube moved. like pulled the stick out and when i went to reslide the stick sat down and at that point i could feel it move. can wiggle it with my hand badly. dont want crap fallin down in the tube so will replace. anyone? anyone? beuller? beuller? just kiddin........thanks guys.
Title: Re: oil dipstick
Post by: Lt.Del on December 29, 2010, 06:44:42 pm
it just presses in.  There is a ridge about 1 1/2 inches up from the end of the dipstick housing---the housing is the male end and slides into the block part and stops at the ridge.  
Title: Re: oil dipstick
Post by: VileZambonie on December 29, 2010, 08:08:26 pm
Is this a big block we're talking about?

It bolts to the header on mine

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Sabaka454/454013.jpg)
Title: Re: oil dipstick
Post by: Lt.Del on December 29, 2010, 09:12:11 pm
i guess i should've asked what it was going in, but, this is what mine looks like.  some have a clip that will bolt to the engine as well....but like this, mine just is tapped into place....

(http://www.delbridge.net/dip10.jpg)