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no dipstick #1238043 05/23/12 02:01 AM 05/23/12 02:01 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 69 Franklin Furnace, OH M moparman1954 OP member
moparman1954 OP member M Joined: May 2007 Posts: 69 Franklin Furnace, OH	What do you plug the dipstick hole with when not running a dipstick?

Re: no dipstick [Re: moparman1954] #1238044 05/23/12 02:03 AM 05/23/12 02:03 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,884 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad Still Posting A Lot
bigdad Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,884 S.E. South Dakota !	Thread it , and use a pipe plug

Re: no dipstick [Re: bigdad] #1238045 05/23/12 09:00 AM 05/23/12 09:00 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,086 Baton Rouge, La. StandOnIt super stock
StandOnIt super stock Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,086 Baton Rouge, La.	I used silicone and a bolt with washer. Been in there for a looong time and never leaked yet. I can pull it if needed and push a dipstick tube in if needed without having to worry about altering the hole in block. 76' Volare, 5.9 magnum w/Iron heads. New best 10.68 at 123 mph 1/4 mile.

Re: no dipstick [Re: StandOnIt] #1238046 05/23/12 09:03 AM 05/23/12 09:03 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	Quote: I used silicone and a bolt with washer. Been in there for a looong time and never leaked yet. I can pull it if needed and push a dipstick tube in if needed without having to worry about altering the hole in block. mee too

Re: no dipstick [Re: moparman1954] #1238047 05/23/12 09:17 AM 05/23/12 09:17 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I turned down a piece of alum rod then tapped it in with a mallet

Re: no dipstick [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1238048 05/23/12 10:38 AM 05/23/12 10:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,606 westerly, ri. usa 4 440lebaron top fuel
440lebaron top fuel 4 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,606 westerly, ri. usa	1/8 pipe tap will thread in without any drilling, plus you can put dipstick tube back in later. gary all parts are sold as is, all parts are considered used no warranties or returns paypal/check/money order, shipping is from zip 02891, buyer pays paypal fees 24% IRS 1099A plus 3% of part price, check/money order preferred site is not monitored 24/7 there might be a delay in response

Re: no dipstick [Re: moparman1954] #1238049 05/23/12 11:22 AM 05/23/12 11:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,027 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,027 Oregon	Use a dipstick plug. The factory used plugs on the truck engine. They aren't available from Dodge anymore, but I make them. 7218116-AR279(Large).jpg (72 downloads)

Re: no dipstick [Re: 440lebaron] #1238050 05/23/12 04:31 PM 05/23/12 04:31 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 69 Franklin Furnace, OH M moparman1954 OP member
moparman1954 OP member M Joined: May 2007 Posts: 69 Franklin Furnace, OH	Probably try the 1/8 plug with silicone. Thats what I was thinking but was afraid it would blow out. Would use the ANDY F plugs but don't have time. Need to be going by Friday T/T. Thanks for the help

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