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Old 06-23-2021, 12:30 PM   #1
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correct length of 350 oil dipstick

I lost the original dipstick the my 79 and so replaced it with a junyard dipstick but now it seems like it is to long. I just changed oil 5 quarts and it is way over the full line. I thought sbc dipsticks were all the same but I guess not. Can someone give me the correct length? So when I go back to the junkyard I can get the right one.
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Old 06-23-2021, 02:36 PM   #2
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

Get the tube with it.
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Old 06-23-2021, 04:03 PM   #3
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

I hate to replace the tube. My 76 350 dipstick is 18 1/2" from under the cap to the end.
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Old 06-24-2021, 01:29 AM   #4
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

If you know for sure the amount oil that your truck took you could just re-mark the dip-stick. Just do not use any van dip-stick in your truck cut it down re-mark it. you have to get the same engine and oil pan as your had( yr, dip stick side left or right, in-let tube style, stock pan or not )
I hope some of this may help
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Old 06-24-2021, 09:06 AM   #5
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

I have one on the wall from a 75 350. Dipstick measures 19 1/2 and tube measures 6 1/2 from top of tube to block
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Old 06-24-2021, 11:52 AM   #6
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

Looks like these dip sticks are all over the place.
My 75 350 has a 8 inch long tube and a 21 inch long shaft.
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Old 06-24-2021, 12:44 PM   #7
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

76 350. 21” dipstick with a green cap end.
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Old 06-24-2021, 09:12 PM   #8
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

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Looks like these dip sticks are all over the place.
My 75 350 has a 8 inch long tube and a 21 inch long shaft.
which sorta equals the same as mine, just longer. Guess depends on options of the car etc. Don, t really know but if it reads right I,m happy
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Old 06-26-2021, 06:43 PM   #9
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Re: correct length of 350 oil dipstick

On my hot rod builds I use an aftermarket stick.... Add 4 quarts of oil with a new filter.....Start the car, run it a minute or so, check and mark the stick, add the last quart, run the car, mark the stick, done
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