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Topic: dipstick
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kewljay223
Gearhead Posts: 363
From: Long Beach, California
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 06-16-2003 12:16 AM
   
i am replacing my dipstick and i was wondering what to use to make a seal so oil doesnt come out of the hole. can i just use something like hi-temp gasket sealent or is there something else to use that is made for this?
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3053
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 06-16-2003 01:02 AM
Which dipstick? Which hole? Could it be you're talking about the hole where the retainer for a tranny dipstick goes into the tranny? For that, there's a special O ring.
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kewljay223
Gearhead Posts: 363
From: Long Beach, California
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 06-16-2003 06:38 PM
i am talking about the engine oil dipstick tube for my 70 351 cleveland.
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2354
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 06-17-2003 10:36 AM
I assume you mean where the disptick tube is pushed into the timing cover of a 289/302 small block?
I didnt use a sealant when I put my dipstick in. In fact I used anti sieze so it wouldnt get stuck like my last one. I dont think oil should come out unless your engine is worn out or your oil level is too high.
Mine is a simple push fit and it doesnt leak. I guess a little Silicone RTV would do the trick if it did leak.------------------
'68 coupe 289 C code
66 heads, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust
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69_sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 221
From: Camino Calif (yeah, it does snow here)
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-17-2003 02:08 PM
Jay just went out and checked 2 clevelands...1 had silicone the other an "O"-ring.don't remember either one leaking.......Jay (my name too)------------------
ALL THROTTLE NO BOTTLE !
.....proudly keeping the neighbors mad for over 30 years
Run what ya brung, and hope like hell ya brung enough
69 sportsroof(351 C)
65 Ranchero(200)now 351W
72 Ln 700 (361)
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kewljay223
Gearhead Posts: 363
From: Long Beach, California
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 06-18-2003 01:57 AM
so oil shouldnt leak out even if it want sealed. you guys should know but why not?? i would think that it would be squirting out. so it would be ok to use the RTV? i just want to make sure nothing goes in or out.
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