Syclone'D916
Syclone Owner #2414
Where can i find a dipstick for my truck,mine does not want to sit in the block right.Thanks!
Dipstick
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Syclone'D916
Syclone Owner #2414
Re: Dipstick
Alright i'll call them Monday, Is there an option 2 like an aftermarket one from Summit.
Alright i'll call them Monday, Is there an option 2 like an aftermarket one from Summit.
4C FED
Absolutum Dominium
Re: Dipstick
I don't think so. Someone sometime ago tried a Lokar and it didn't fit. Stock one works fine. If you need some extra flash have it chromed or powdercoated another color.
Are you using Vortec heads or the stockers? If running the Vortecs you can get a late model 4x4 dipstick that will have a bracket that allows you to bolt it to the head. It fits rel nice.
The only problem is the markings for the oil level are different from our stock dipstick.
Here's what the late model dipstick looks like & where it mounts to the head:
I don't think so. Someone sometime ago tried a Lokar and it didn't fit. Stock one works fine. If you need some extra flash have it chromed or powdercoated another color.
Are you using Vortec heads or the stockers? If running the Vortecs you can get a late model 4x4 dipstick that will have a bracket that allows you to bolt it to the head. It fits rel nice.
The only problem is the markings for the oil level are different from our stock dipstick.
Here's what the late model dipstick looks like & where it mounts to the head:
Syclone'D916
Syclone Owner #2414
Re: Dipstick
That motor look Nice!
Ya I'll just try to get one at the dealer.Dont care about chrome too much.
I changed my oil today and put 5qts in started it,checked the dipstick it was about 2.5in above the (H) mark on the stock one ?? so i just marked it there.
That motor look Nice!
Ya I'll just try to get one at the dealer.Dont care about chrome too much.
I changed my oil today and put 5qts in started it,checked the dipstick it was about 2.5in above the (H) mark on the stock one ?? so i just marked it there.
DaveP
Active member
Re: Dipstick
You must have a dipstick from a later year in your engine. The correct one is PN 10207701.
The full mark with a full 5 qts is about 1/2" higher than the 4.5 quart factory fill / mark. If you really care, I'll measure where the full mark is on mine. But you're OK doing what you did.
Syclone'D916 said:
You must have a dipstick from a later year in your engine. The correct one is PN 10207701.
The full mark with a full 5 qts is about 1/2" higher than the 4.5 quart factory fill / mark. If you really care, I'll measure where the full mark is on mine. But you're OK doing what you did.
Syclone'D916
Syclone Owner #2414
Re: Dipstick
Ok Thanks.
Thats what i was thinking someone put the wrong one in.
Ok Thanks.
Thats what i was thinking someone put the wrong one in.
SpoolingTurbo6
Donating Member
Re: Dipstick
How the F* do you get one of those on with the motor in the truck
How the F* do you get one of those on with the motor in the truck
Syclone'D916
Syclone Owner #2414
Re: Dipstick
Look's tight down there.I'll let you know sometime next week if i get it in.
Look's tight down there.I'll let you know sometime next week if i get it in.
SpoolingTurbo6
Donating Member
Re: Dipstick
E-Mail me some install pics Spoolingturbo6 @ YaHoO.c Om
E-Mail me some install pics Spoolingturbo6 @ YaHoO.c Om
blk00z28
Forced to by choice
Re: Dipstick
I take it your not running ac?
4C FED said:I don't think so. Someone sometime ago tried a Lokar and it didn't fit. Stock one works fine. If you need some extra flash have it chromed or powdercoated another color.
Are you using Vortec heads or the stockers? If running the Vortecs you can get a late model 4x4 dipstick that will have a bracket that allows you to bolt it to the head. It fits rel nice.
The only problem is the markings for the oil level are different from our stock dipstick.
Here's what the late model dipstick looks like & where it mounts to the head:
I take it your not running ac?
Syclone'D916
Syclone Owner #2414
Re: Dipstick
Got the Dipstick today,it didn't come with the Dipstick tube.My original dipstick is the same length as the one i got today so it still reads high. I think my dipstick tube it the wromg one now. I might go to PNP tomorrow and hunt for a tube if the Dealer can't get one for me.
Got the Dipstick today,it didn't come with the Dipstick tube.My original dipstick is the same length as the one i got today so it still reads high. I think my dipstick tube it the wromg one now. I might go to PNP tomorrow and hunt for a tube if the Dealer can't get one for me.
SpoolingTurbo6
Donating Member
Re: Dipstick
Be carefull. I went to local dealer and they gave me the wrong one. Take your old one with you if you can.
I guess they crossed it with sonnoma 4x4.
Be carefull. I went to local dealer and they gave me the wrong one. Take your old one with you if you can.
I guess they crossed it with sonnoma 4x4.
SpoolingTurbo6
Donating Member
Re: Dipstick
PICS ..... We need Pics LOL
Did you manage to get this done in the truck and what is the part # ??? For tube
PICS ..... We need Pics LOL
Did you manage to get this done in the truck and what is the part # ??? For tube
Syclone'D916
Syclone Owner #2414
Re: Dipstick
The parts guy's are not the sharpest tools in the shed.Was there for an hour watching them look for it.
Now i hunt for the right tube. Too hot to look at PNP.I would rather just buy it.
Ya,got a new dipstick. I was hoping it would come with the Tube.It still reads high even with 5 qts. Not to sure what's going on with it.SpoolingTurbo6 said:
The parts guy's are not the sharpest tools in the shed.Was there for an hour watching them look for it.
Now i hunt for the right tube. Too hot to look at PNP.I would rather just buy it.
sy#2921
BAMF
Re: Dipstick
I noticed this weekend with the late model dipstick tube and the stock dipstick it reads spot on.
I know for an exact fact I put 4.5 quarts in a fresh motor and with this combo it read exactly in the middle of the range.
You will have to mod the newer style dipstick tube end where the dipstick goes in since it flares out too big but that is no big deal
I noticed this weekend with the late model dipstick tube and the stock dipstick it reads spot on.
I know for an exact fact I put 4.5 quarts in a fresh motor and with this combo it read exactly in the middle of the range.
You will have to mod the newer style dipstick tube end where the dipstick goes in since it flares out too big but that is no big deal