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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 61 | I bought a 350 crate motor. I am trying to put a new crome dip stick and tube in it. The tube does not want to slide in the hole even with 90w oil or grease. Is there a trick to this? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | The tube is a light press fit. Place an open end wrench that hugs the tube just above the ferrule and give it a few taps with a hammer. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 61 | Thanks a lot I'll try that! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | Instead of oiling it, I would put some kind of sealer around it when it gets tapped in. Even though they're a pressed fit, sometimes they like to come out.
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