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#63736 08/01/2006 8:00 PM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 46 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 46 | I know that this has probably been asked before,
but what is the correct length of the dipstick tube from the block to its top end on the 235. My engine is a '54 and the casting # is 3835911 if it helps. | | |
#63737 08/01/2006 10:58 PM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | The length is about 8 3/4", with about 1/2" going onto the block. One can be easily made from 3/8" steel brake line.
Bill Burmeister
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#63738 08/02/2006 5:02 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | To arrive at the correct length, I would recommend filling the engine with 5 quarts of oil, 6 quarts if using a filter, and set the length of the oil dip stick tube to correspond with the oil level indicated on the stick at the full mark. Be sure to start the engine and let the 6th quart of oil go into the filter before you set your mark. You can also flare the brake line tube on the top and it will look even more correct for accepting the dip stick, allow the dip stick to seal slightly on top of the tube end and give you alittle more solid surface to tap the tube into the block. Joe 
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | |
#63739 08/03/2006 1:30 AM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Put a long Phillips head screwdriver into the tube, preferably one that fits snugly, to tap it in. You won't bend the tube that way. If you use brake line, you can cut it so you can keep the flare that's alredy on it.
Bill Burmeister
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#63740 08/03/2006 4:47 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Good ideas, Bill!! Joe
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | |
#63741 08/04/2006 2:49 AM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I can't really take credit for the screwdriver trick, that was actually told to me by Patrick Dykes. I had to replace my dipstick tube when the original got bent. I called them at Patrick's to see about a replacement. The rep I talked to wasn't sure, so they had Patrick talk to me. He told me hoe to make a new one and how to put it in. He was very helpfull with any problems I had with my engine.
Bill Burmeister
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