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ghalperin · 05-30-2017, 12:15 PM

Can someone please show me how the dipstick tube is supposed to be mounted?

My mount is a little tweaked and I think it may have been installed wrong.

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Also, is there supposed to be an o-ring or seal where it goes in the pan? I didn't see one when I took it apart, but The Truck Shop sells one for $7.

demian5 · 05-30-2017, 01:33 PM

I usually just put some GMS on it when I install to ensure no leaks.

**dennislbrooks** · 05-30-2017, 02:38 PM

A distributor cap wire boot --straight-- can offer some additional sealing. Tyraps or a small clamp will help hold it in place.

ghalperin · 05-30-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

I usually just put some GMS on it when I install to ensure no leaks.

I googled GMS and couldn't find anything relevant. What is it?

ghalperin · 05-30-2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dennislbrooks

A distributor cap wire boot --straight-- can offer some additional sealing. Tyraps or a small clamp will help hold it in place.

I like that idea as a dust boot.

demian5 · 05-30-2017, 04:15 PM

http://butlerperformance.com/i-24866...-12378521.html

ghalperin · 05-31-2017, 01:41 AM

Does anyone have any photos?

**dennislbrooks** · 05-31-2017, 06:46 AM

I can't get a useful pic unless I crawl under it but I used a new chrome holder and dipstick with the o-ring and then the "Dust" boot which I clamped on both ends. The boot also keeps it from pulling out. No leaks..

ghalperin · 05-31-2017, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennislbrooks

I can't get a useful pic unless I crawl under it but I used a new chrome holder and dipstick with the o-ring and then the "Dust" boot which I clamped on both ends. The boot also keeps it from pulling out. No leaks..

Just to clarify, I'm looking for photos for the mounting tab on the top of the dipstick by the exhaust manifold with the spark plug heat shields. I added a photo of my bent mounting tab.

**68bowtie** · 05-31-2017, 09:47 AM

here's a pic of a 71 big block setup i recently took apart.

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ghalperin · 05-31-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

here's a pic of a 71 big block setup i recently took apart.

Thanks for the photo, that helps confirm that the mounting tab goes on with the manifold bolt.

Does anyone have a photo of the dipstick mounted with the spark plug shields?

**70STOVEBOLT** · 06-01-2017, 08:27 PM

Glenn, I just put a small o-ring on my dipstick tube where it fits into the pan. It did not have one on it when I took it apart but it may have from the factory.

ghalperin · 06-02-2017, 12:51 AM

Everybody, thanks for the help. I straightened the tab and used an O-ring on the tube.

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ghalperin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newport Heights, CA Posts: 1,000	'69 396 dipstick tube mount Can someone please show me how the dipstick tube is supposed to be mounted? My mount is a little tweaked and I think it may have been installed wrong. Also, is there supposed to be an o-ring or seal where it goes in the pan? I didn't see one when I took it apart, but The Truck Shop sells one for $7. __________________ Glenn 1960 Burro Corvair/VW Buggy - Factory made in Santa Ana, Ca 1929 Ford Model A Roadster - traditional pre-war banger hot rod Last edited by ghalperin; 05-31-2017 at 11:18 AM.

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demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount I usually just put some GMS on it when I install to ensure no leaks. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-30-2017, 02:38 PM	#3
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,764	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount A distributor cap wire boot --straight-- can offer some additional sealing. Tyraps or a small clamp will help hold it in place. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

05-30-2017, 04:15 PM	#6
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount http://butlerperformance.com/i-24866...-12378521.html __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-31-2017, 01:41 AM	#7
ghalperin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newport Heights, CA Posts: 1,000	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount Does anyone have any photos? __________________ Glenn 1960 Burro Corvair/VW Buggy - Factory made in Santa Ana, Ca 1929 Ford Model A Roadster - traditional pre-war banger hot rod

05-31-2017, 06:46 AM	#8
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,764	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount I can't get a useful pic unless I crawl under it but I used a new chrome holder and dipstick with the o-ring and then the "Dust" boot which I clamped on both ends. The boot also keeps it from pulling out. No leaks.. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

05-31-2017, 09:47 AM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,345	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount here's a pic of a 71 big block setup i recently took apart. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

06-01-2017, 08:27 PM	#12
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,212	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount Glenn, I just put a small o-ring on my dipstick tube where it fits into the pan. It did not have one on it when I took it apart but it may have from the factory. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

06-02-2017, 12:51 AM	#13
ghalperin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newport Heights, CA Posts: 1,000	Re: '69 396 dipstick tube mount Everybody, thanks for the help. I straightened the tab and used an O-ring on the tube. __________________ Glenn 1960 Burro Corvair/VW Buggy - Factory made in Santa Ana, Ca 1929 Ford Model A Roadster - traditional pre-war banger hot rod



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