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Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: FSHTAIL on June 05, 2022, 01:04:44 AM

Title: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: FSHTAIL on June 05, 2022, 01:04:44 AM
I really want to replace the dipstick and tube on my 340 la, the tube doesn't seem to want to fit properly.     

Were these all chrome from the factory or is mine some cheap aftermarket?   

With five quarts of oil on a stock pan, that should put me at the filled mark, but on mine I don't think it's accurate, leaves me towards the bottom line.   That's why I figure it's aftermarket. 

Where can I get a 1970 dipstick setup?
Need some schooling.   

Thanks. 

Title: Re: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: nonfish on June 05, 2022, 06:19:13 AM
Factory never installed a chrome dip stick or tube. If it is, then it is a aftermarket one....
Title: Re: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: Dakota on June 05, 2022, 09:22:37 AM
Roseville doesn't show any in inventory.  Speedway and Summit have them on their website but they may not be any different than what you have.  Not much better help - I know.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: Bullitt- on June 05, 2022, 09:34:12 AM
 This may be the best bet in aftermarket.... still trim to fit.  :pullinghair:
https://www.manciniracing.com/mopr3577241a.html
Title: Re: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: anlauto on June 05, 2022, 12:49:47 PM
VANS sells the correct one https://vansauto.com/product/70-71-small-block-dipstick-includes-tube/  :twothumbsup:
Title: Re: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: chargerdon on June 06, 2022, 12:19:28 PM
A chrome dipstick is an aftermarket..    I replaced mine with a "stock" one i bought at autozone.   It measure 20.5 inches on the stick itself (not counting the handle). 

Regarding the reading after putting in 5 qts of oil...did you also replace the oil filter?   It holds about a half quart so that 5 would leave you showing not full on a correct stick.

What about your oil pan ?   Stock or aftermarket with a larger volume so that it takes more to show full???

Title: Re: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: FSHTAIL on June 12, 2022, 03:09:11 AM
Quote from: anlauto on June 05, 2022, 12:49:47 PM
VANS sells the correct one https://vansauto.com/product/70-71-small-block-dipstick-includes-tube/  :twothumbsup:

Thanks for the help.   

I think I'm going to tack weld a tab onto it and make it so that it bolts to the head so it doesn't wallow out and come out of the block as easily
Title: Re: Proper dipstick and tube for LA SB?
Post by: FSHTAIL on June 12, 2022, 03:10:31 AM
It just has a standard replacement pan on it.