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Organism_ike · 01-02-2014, 04:39 PM

The 1/4" -20 hole in the block of my 305 that is used to bolt the dipstick tube to had the threads ripped out and won't hold a bolt anymore. As a result the dipstick tube is loosely sitting in its hole and isn't sealing well. I believe this is the source of the oil dripping down my starter (I'm sure this truck has quite a few more oil leaks then that though).

What would you guys do to hold the dipstick tube against the block now? I'd rather not have to go through the process of drilling the hole out for a bigger bolt or helicoil since it's hard to get to with the headers in the way.

01-02-2014, 04:39 PM	#1
Organism_ike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 55	Oil Dipstick Tube Bolt Stripped The 1/4" -20 hole in the block of my 305 that is used to bolt the dipstick tube to had the threads ripped out and won't hold a bolt anymore. As a result the dipstick tube is loosely sitting in its hole and isn't sealing well. I believe this is the source of the oil dripping down my starter (I'm sure this truck has quite a few more oil leaks then that though). What would you guys do to hold the dipstick tube against the block now? I'd rather not have to go through the process of drilling the hole out for a bigger bolt or helicoil since it's hard to get to with the headers in the way. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 LWB 305 SBC bored .030 with cast dished pistons Summit RV Camshaft 204/214 .424/.444 416 Iron Heads Performer Intake, Quadrajet, and Flowtech Long Tubes TH350 2.73 10 Bolt Last edited by Organism_ike; 01-02-2014 at 04:48 PM.



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