4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

[MIGHTYMOUSE]

i forgot the name of the place that did the engine work, but the dipstick hole is plugged with silicone and i wouldnt mind having an oil dipstick for peace of mind.

i heard this was pretty common... what is the solution? thanks.

 

[CKEITH]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

i forgot the name of the place that did the engine work, but the dipstick hole is plugged with silicone and i wouldnt mind having an oil dipstick for peace of mind.

i heard this was pretty common... what is the solution? thanks.

you have to notch the main cap to allow the dipstick tube to slide in. shoulda been done when assembling the engine.

 

[MIGHTYMOUSE]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

daaaang

that will have to wait then

 

[CKEITH]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

daaaang

that will have to wait then

you can put it in the side of the oil pan however.

 

[denny]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

I didn't notch the main cap, just bend the dipstick tube so that it clear the main cap.

Denny

 

[jwaller]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

I didn't notch the main cap, just bend the dipstick tube so that it clear the main cap.

Denny

ya you bend the tube as you insert it so that it clears the cap.

what kinda caps did you use? that also makes a differeance.

 

[MIGHTYMOUSE]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

so a factory dipstick and tube will work then. i will have to pick one up to see if it clears whatever caps i have

 

[bezerk]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

cleared mine also, just bending it

 

[4C FED]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

I had to grind a notch into my main cap & grind a flat on the washer as well.

 

[heavy breather]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

I used a tube from 02 vortec motor and ground the stick itself a little to make it more flexible...now with a little jiggle jigle it goes right in.

 

[ghettosled]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

if you use a program cap, you can use the stock dipstick. with milodon or similar you have to grind the cap a bit.

 

[autoaddictions]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

if you use a program cap, you can use the stock dipstick. with milodon or similar you have to grind the cap a bit.

I used program caps and my stock dipstick fit, True

 

[spooldup]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

Is this for a stock pan or aftermarket? I want to install one on chris's aluminum pan but the stick will not make it to the sump of the pan. Does the stick need to be there or can i take a level reading if it sits right next to the main cap? Does anyone have a pic for reference?

 

[MIGHTYMOUSE]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

well this is the stick and tube i bought.. and so far no workie

im going to take the pan off tomorrow to see why the stick wont go in. i had to cut about 3" of the lead off of the tube to get it to sit flush in the block

http://www.richmondperformancemusclecars.com/photos/mm/images/24813/original.aspx

 

[4C FED]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

It takes some massaging to get it to slide past everything.
I had to grind a flat on the outer washer of the 4 bolt cap, grind a groove on the side of the cap and then slowly bend the end of the tube just enough to get it to slide past. It still rubbed on it quite a bit, but that doesn't really matter once it's installed.

To bend the tube, I started out by inserting about and 1" or 2" into the dipstick boss (facing the way it would normally sit) in the block and then pull the dipstick gently out to make a small bend. Then push the dipstick in a little more and again pull out away from the block to add some more bend.
Go slow, take your time and always make small bends, repeat until it will go past the hardware.

If you kink it you're done & it's time to get another.

 

[Typhoonracer]

Re: 4 bolt main conversion dipstick install

All i did was cut an inch or so off the bottom of the stock tube and slide the dipstick down.....
works to this day....