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Old 11-22-2019, 10:31 AM   #1
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New dip stick

Anybody know where I can get a stock Chevy dip stick for a 350?
All I have found in the local parts houses are "close" to being right or cut to fit.
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Old 11-22-2019, 10:34 AM   #2
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Re: New dip stick

Does it have a driver's side dip stick or passenger side one? I got a driver's side one from the local chevy dealer, which fit way better than anything I have seen aftermarket.
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Old 11-22-2019, 11:03 AM   #3
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Drivers side. Might have to stop by the dealer.
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Old 11-24-2019, 10:47 AM   #4
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Re: New dip stick

I'll toss in another vote for getting it at the dealer; cheap and fits like it's supposed to.
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Old 11-25-2019, 11:00 AM   #5
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Re: New dip stick

Do you have a part #? Dealer says it’s too old to look up
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Old 11-25-2019, 11:04 AM   #6
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Re: New dip stick

It's 2 pieces, hope these help

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Old 11-25-2019, 11:56 AM   #7
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Re: New dip stick

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It's 2 pieces, hope these help

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Oil Tube (GM # 12337946)
Gauge Assembly (Dip Stick GM # 3981019)
Does year matter? Or is this pretty much a universal dip stick? I need a new one for my 77, the one that’s in there is way too loose and the entire tube pulls out when i check the oil
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Old 11-25-2019, 12:27 PM   #8
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Re: New dip stick

For those that have the dip stick on driver's side of engine. The hole sizes are different than the ones on the passenger side. Not sure what the cutoff year was for the changeover
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For those that have the dip stick on driver's side of engine. The hole sizes are different than the ones on the passenger side. Not sure what the cutoff year was for the changeover
Drivers side on my 77. Thanks for the info
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Old 11-25-2019, 01:19 PM   #10
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For those that have the dip stick on driver's side of engine. The hole sizes are different than the ones on the passenger side. Not sure what the cutoff year was for the changeover
I think they moved it to the passenger side starting with 1980 models. Some blocks and oil pans, like those used on the base Goodwrench 350 crate engine, have provisions for both sides.
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Old 11-25-2019, 04:10 PM   #11
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Re: New dip stick

If you install a crate engine and use the driver-side dipstick, be sure to correctly plug the hole on the passenger side or you'll have yourself the rare "continuous oil-mist undercarriage rust inhibitor" option installed. The plastic shipping plug is not all that is required. Ask me how I know. And be sure to do this when building the engine on the stand. Before the exhaust manifolds are on.

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Old 11-26-2019, 07:34 AM   #12
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Re: New dip stick

Local dealer doesn't have one in stock and says he can't order it because it is discontinued. Can anyone recommend another source?
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Re: New dip stick

try ebay
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Old 11-26-2019, 10:38 AM   #14
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Re: New dip stick

These might be worth a try. Neither one is chrome.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...et?prefilter=1

Found this GM tube, but not a dipstick:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...6870/overview/
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Old 11-30-2019, 07:10 PM   #15
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Re: New dip stick

73-79 350 older factory motor dipstick on pass side.
Try motor rebuilder shop local. just tell them what year motor and side dipstick you have Oh and if you changed your bottom end, oil pump, oil pan bigger, or deeper if not stock.
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