Mr. Gasket Oil Dipstick, Sb Chev Sb 65-79, Chrome

This is what I installed on my SBC. To get it to seat all the way down to the bubble, I had to sand off about 1/16" of material. It's possible that I had to sand because of the block I used. The engine came with a dip stick mounted in the oil pan, which I replaced with an aftermarket oil pan. So. The guide tube was never fully inserted into the dipstick hole in the block. The guide tube was slightly less than flush with the top of the dip stick hole in the block when it was first installed. With a punch and a hammer, I was able to force it into its proper position. br>br>After sanding the 1/16" off, I added a chamfer to the bottom to make pressing/pounding it into the block easier. It was a snug fit, so double-check that it's aligned and pointing in the right direction before pounding it in. Also, place a piece of aluminum between the tube and the hammer to soften the blow; otherwise, the tube's top will be dented. I really like how snug it is on me. Some people complained that it was made too big and that they had to sand the diameter down, but it's intentionally made that way so you have to press/pound it in.

Kehlani Vega

| Jul 06, 2021

Please take this into consideration. This was for a 327/300 CSB Corvette from the year 1964. The original tube had broken at the engine block (I've got a quick removal trick if you're interested), so this was used to replace it. The tube is about 4" shorter than the original, but the engine block connection is the same length. Make sure the oil level lines from the engine block flush mount point to the new stick are all the same length. This was about 1/2" shallow, resulting in a erroneous "low" reading. I made a note and drew a small line in the new stick to match the original oil level reading. After all is said and done, this is a snug fit that appears to be well-made. If a new project necessitates the same modification/installation, I would reorder.

Vicente Barrera

| Aug 07, 2021

Since I replaced headers, I purchased this to replace the old tube and dipstick. br>After grinding the tube, I did an oil check for the second time and it broke. I'd give a one-star rating if I had the option. br>br>Before this, when the original delivery was delayed, Amazon went above and beyond to get me the product.

Myles Cowan

| Feb 06, 2021

I'm irritated to the point of rage. They're made up of two pieces that have been crimped together. I only gave it a one-star rating because it was the only option!.

Alec McFarland

| Feb 03, 2021

I didn't take a full seat.

Nalani METCALFE

| Nov 30, 2021

This item was not compatible with the 1979 SBC 350. Because returning was a pain, I gave them two stars. free.

Aliya GODDARD

| Jul 03, 2021

I didn't even use the adapter that came with it.

Aubrielle Dillon

| Apr 28, 2021

This is a fantastic aftermarket product that is a direct replacement for the original. It also has a nice chrome finish. Readings that are absolutely accurate.

Dax Jarvis

| Oct 04, 2021