Dipstick for a L31 with Ram style manifolds? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msg · 09-17-2020, 08:06 PM

The new engine didnt come with a dipstick so I am looking to buy one. The transmission I have has one of those Lokar style so I guess it would be nice to have the same for the engine. Pricey though.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-ed-5001

Any other options that work good for my engine setup?

A pic of the transmission dipstick before I swapped engines.

**truckster** · 09-17-2020, 08:22 PM

I used a stock dipstick for a 98 Silverado. I had to bend it slightly to clear the rams horns.

Here's a picture:

msg · 09-17-2020, 10:18 PM

Thanks Truckster, I saw this on Summits site but I wasnt sure what the handle looked like. Your picture helps to see it. Looks like I would need the tube also.

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

Tom · 09-21-2020, 07:40 PM

I also used the oem dipstick. Just pull one from a junkyard.

msg · 09-21-2020, 10:16 PM

I ended up this weekend getting this one from a local Oreilly store

Fit good. I havent bolted the bracket the tube has yet to the engine block.

09-17-2020, 08:06 PM	#1
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,313	Dipstick for a L31 with Ram style manifolds? The new engine didnt come with a dipstick so I am looking to buy one. The transmission I have has one of those Lokar style so I guess it would be nice to have the same for the engine. Pricey though. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-ed-5001 Any other options that work good for my engine setup? A pic of the transmission dipstick before I swapped engines. Attached Images __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

09-17-2020, 08:22 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,791	Re: Dipstick for a L31 with Ram style manifolds? I used a stock dipstick for a 98 Silverado. I had to bend it slightly to clear the rams horns. Here's a picture: Attached Images __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson Last edited by truckster; 09-17-2020 at 09:28 PM.

09-17-2020, 10:18 PM	#3
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,313	Re: Dipstick for a L31 with Ram style manifolds? Thanks Truckster, I saw this on Summits site but I wasnt sure what the handle looked like. Your picture helps to see it. Looks like I would need the tube also. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...make/chevrolet __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

09-21-2020, 07:40 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,690	Re: Dipstick for a L31 with Ram style manifolds? I also used the oem dipstick. Just pull one from a junkyard. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

09-21-2020, 10:16 PM	#5
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,313	Re: Dipstick for a L31 with Ram style manifolds? I ended up this weekend getting this one from a local Oreilly store Fit good. I havent bolted the bracket the tube has yet to the engine block. __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848



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