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Dave
David Gable
Jax
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Need some info
Posted by: Dave
Date: November 08, 2008 03:33PM

I have the engine out of my car to make some mods. I found the dipstick tube was loose and slipped it out and tossed it and the dipstick into a box that, like an idiot, I threw away. Anyone know where I can find replacements and if those parts from another engine will fit my 300?


Bill Young
Bill Young
Kansas City, MO
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Re: Need some info
Posted by: Bill Young
Date: November 08, 2008 11:22PM

Dave, there are probably a lot of tubes that will fit the hole in the block, just find one that looks close and slip it in. A coating of solder will tighten up the fit if it's a little loose. When the car is ready for oil then fill to one quart below the recommended amount, insert the dipstick and then mark it by filing a small groove at the oil level, then add another quart and remark. I used this method when I shortened the dipstick and tube in my car for clearance, no problems. You can even use a metal stamp to label the marks if you want.


Dave
David Gable
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Re: Need some info
Posted by: Dave
Date: November 09, 2008 04:19AM

Thanks, Bill. That's a really good idea.
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