Install Dip Stick Tube 440 Engine Out Of Car
- Thread starter Auggie56
- Start date
- Local time
- 6:34 PM
- Joined
- Sep 15, 2009
- Messages
- 17,678
- Reaction score
- 33,015
- Location
- State of insanity
It's been a long, long time since the first time I'd done so, but I just stick my dipstick in the hole. A little lube helps, though.
Last edited:
SpartanGarage
Well-Known Member
- Local time
- 6:34 PM
- Joined
- Nov 6, 2020
- Messages
- 169
- Reaction score
- 314
- Location
- East Syracuse New York
I found the tightest wrench that fit on the end. Seemed to be a press fit. Few taps and in she went. there was no other grooves or another stick in ours. Tapped on the wrench and it set right in place.
Most of the aftermarket tubes, plated or raw metal, are difficult to install. I end up sanding on the tube for easier fitment, as I've split the shoulder of a tube before trying the wrench method.
Sweet5ltr
Well-Known Member
You can also freeze the dipstick tube as well, this will help the install.
I always drill the block slightly oversize. Seal with RTV. Makes it easy to remove for service.
Doug
Doug
This probably doesn't help you now Auggie but the Mr. Gasket dipstick/tube fits easier than any other brand of replacement I've used. They make them just a hair smaller...
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIr7vCrdrL7wIVzD6tBh08QAL1EAQYASABEgK3APD_BwE
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIr7vCrdrL7wIVzD6tBh08QAL1EAQYASABEgK3APD_BwE
Sweet5ltr
Well-Known Member
Best advice is probably a combination of all these tips - test fitment, sand down plating, freeze, and RTV. Should be a first time go.
Similar threads
