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ssls6 · 02-03-2005, 08:30 AM

Does anyone have a lead on a new longer dipstick that can be used to replace our old dipstick? The new GM crate motors have dipsticks that stick up higher than the motor which would be awesome in a lifted truck/blazer. The old factory dipstick is just way too low.

I thought I'd ask before I waste money on a aftermarket or crate motor dipstick that may not work.

thanks,
Richard

meathead95 · 02-03-2005, 09:33 AM

go to a junk yard and get one off of a van they have long dipsticks

BobbyK · 02-03-2005, 11:25 AM

Ya a full size van TH350 dipstick would locate the dipstick end in easy reach at the front of the eng.

VERY handy in a lifted truck!

bouncytruck · 02-03-2005, 12:31 PM

K5Krazy has a long transmission dip stick on his Blazer. I can't remember what he said it was from, but it is much more convienient than the stock transmission dip stick.

I'll have to look into the van dipstick. Do you know what years?

ssls6 · 02-03-2005, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the great tip. I'll roam a few salvages this weekend.

Regards,
Richard

meathead95 · 02-03-2005, 05:44 PM

i would think almost all full size sbc vans would have the long dipstick

BobbyK · 02-04-2005, 10:02 PM

I got a pic from a guy who has it in his 72 Blazer.
He said it's from a 70's-early 80's full size GM van with a th350.
He said he had to "tweak" the dipstick slightly by bending it over his knee but it works well.

Here you can see the postion.Right up front in the eng.

02-03-2005, 08:30 AM	#1
ssls6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	New longer oil dipstick Does anyone have a lead on a new longer dipstick that can be used to replace our old dipstick? The new GM crate motors have dipsticks that stick up higher than the motor which would be awesome in a lifted truck/blazer. The old factory dipstick is just way too low. I thought I'd ask before I waste money on a aftermarket or crate motor dipstick that may not work. thanks, Richard

02-03-2005, 09:33 AM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	go to a junk yard and get one off of a van they have long dipsticks __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-03-2005, 11:25 AM	#3
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Ya a full size van TH350 dipstick would locate the dipstick end in easy reach at the front of the eng. VERY handy in a lifted truck! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

02-03-2005, 12:31 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	K5Krazy has a long transmission dip stick on his Blazer. I can't remember what he said it was from, but it is much more convienient than the stock transmission dip stick. I'll have to look into the van dipstick. Do you know what years? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-03-2005, 05:44 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	i would think almost all full size sbc vans would have the long dipstick __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-03-2005, 04:17 PM	#5
ssls6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	Thanks for the great tip. I'll roam a few salvages this weekend. Regards, Richard

02-04-2005, 10:02 PM	#7
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	I got a pic from a guy who has it in his 72 Blazer. He said it's from a 70's-early 80's full size GM van with a th350. He said he had to "tweak" the dipstick slightly by bending it over his knee but it works well. Here you can see the postion.Right up front in the eng. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 02-04-2005 at 10:08 PM.



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