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madchuska83
I love my Chevy Chevette!
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| Joined: 03/09
Posted: 06/17/09
06:51 PM
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I own a '72 Chevelle. It was my first car and hasn't run in years. I recently ordered a custom crate engine. However the new engine is a 87-92 350 block with the 1-piece rear main seal, the old oil dipstick will not work. I've looked at local parts stores and performance catalogs and I can't seem to find the dipstick I need.
The new dipstick plug is located at the rear of the block at the bottom near the oil pan on the passenger side. I'm using a BBC dipstick that I have bent to fit, it's just a quick fix and doesn't read correctly.
I need to find this dipstick and I can't understand why it is so difficult to find at a local parts store. I would assume that it is pretty standard, or does nobody use these blocks for build-ups
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waynep712
I have an SS396 tatoo
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| Joined: 12/07
Posted: 06/17/09
09:19 PM
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you are looking at the wrong store... try a gm dealership... up till recently.. most small block chevys were the 2 piece seal blocks... left or right hand dipstick... left hand dip sticks were prior to mid 1980...
i was just looking over at lmc truck... right hand dip sticks...
38-1841 has a billet top... 80 to 92...
38-1812 is a conventional chrome right hand dip stick...
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