Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube

2006-03-16 Thread Wayne Kline
Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:12:24 -0800 Hi Guys, When installing the engine oil dipstick tube in my new 350, is it supposed to somehow be pressed in the block more than hand tight? The retainer tab to a manifold bolt

Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube

2006-03-16 Thread rmpvsp
I'm confusied, how do you seat the tube to the block? Lightly tapping on the wrench? -Original Message- From: Wayne Kline [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 16, 2006 7:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube It should be Snug fit. I

Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube

2006-03-16 Thread Wayne Kline
I'm confusied, how do you seat the tube to the block? Lightly tapping on the wrench? Yup.. you got IT . You insert the tube into the wrench and slid the wrench down till it hits the expanded seat/seal. You then use your weapon of choice to TAP.. read TAP the WRENCH to seat the filler

Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube

2006-03-16 Thread rmpvsp
Good idea, thanks. -Original Message- From: Wayne Kline [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 16, 2006 8:10 AM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube I'm confusied, how do you seat the tube to the block? Lightly tapping on the wrench? Yup.. you got IT . You

[Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube

2006-03-15 Thread Dennis McGillis
Hi Guys, When installing the engine oil dipstick tube in my new 350, is it supposed to somehow be pressed in the block more than hand tight? The retainer tab to a manifold bolt lines up with it when just stuck in. Is this right?You'll be glad to know that my silicone plug wires do not

Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube

2006-03-15 Thread Jim H. Thompson
: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube Hi Guys, When installing the engine oil dipstick tube in my new 350, is it supposed to somehow be pressed in the block more than hand tight? The retainer tab to a manifold bolt lines up with it when just stuck in. Is this right? You'll be glad to know that my silicone

[Chevelle-List] dipstick tube for BBC?

2001-10-01 Thread Michael Pell
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List On the '69+ BBC oil pan, where is the dipstick located? I have an oil pan that is supposed to be for a '69, and it fits fine, but the dipstick tube opening is entirely on

Re: [Chevelle-List] dipstick tube for BBC?

2001-10-01 Thread MICRLASER
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List the tube for my 454 is in the oil pan on passenger side. I got a dipstick/tube from summit. Fits right in and bolts to one of the header bolts. Tom