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Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? #2357379
08/21/17 01:05 AM
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Has anyone successfully accomplished this? I've been sanding the end of the dipstick tube on my 440 for a while now. Still seems too tight. Does the freezer trick work? I really want to start my new engine tomorrow but we all know how bad it sucks if you crack a dipstick tube. I'm tired of sanding and I'm pretty sure my finger prints are gone. laugh2


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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357403
08/21/17 01:41 AM
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yes freezing shrinks metal a significant amount. Wrap it in a plastic bag so the wife don't see it. You may need to sand it on a machine.


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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357404
08/21/17 01:44 AM
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I would also worry about it getting brittle.


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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357405
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Not to worry on that


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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357409
08/21/17 01:50 AM
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Thanks Robert! Hopefully the wife doesn't need to get in the freezer in the morning. biggrin


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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357413
08/21/17 02:01 AM
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Use a key board air duster can turn it upside down and press the button to release the frozen propellant onto the tube, once the tube is nice and frosty knock it in!

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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357415
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Oh wow! Great idea! Thanks Scott!


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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357418
08/21/17 02:09 AM
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Butane.....even better.

Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357434
08/21/17 03:55 AM
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If you have dry ice available this will work the if the above doesn't.

Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357445
08/21/17 07:29 AM
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Cold doesn't do much on such a small diameter.
And if you could get it in like that, it will be wedged in there for life.
For sure it will break off the next time it needs to come out.

Just size it properly.

Mount the tube in a vice and use an 1" strip of sanding paper to work your way around the tube end.

Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2357485
08/21/17 11:12 AM
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Hopefully the wife doesn't need to get in the freezer in the morning. biggrin
I would fix her breakfast. It'll make her day AND keep you out of trouble!.


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Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: BigBlockMopar] #2357616
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I always sand for a light slip fit and use a small amount of sealer. Sure makes it nice it it needs to be removed later. twocents

Re: Dipstick tube in the freezer trick? [Re: hosehead] #2358178
08/22/17 05:18 PM
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I drill the block hole next size up. A little RTV seals w/o issue. Easily removed if needed.
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