Happy 4th of July Everyone!!

I have a 69 383 that had a truck pan on it with the dipstick in the pan. In switched over to an E-body pan. The dipstick hole in the block had a bolts in it with some RTV. I was able to remove the bolt pretty easy.

I have an original dipstick, and of course forgot to put it in before I installed the engine, headers, etc. I am having a hell of a time trying to install it now (she is up on the lift if that helps). Anyone know any tricks?

Thanks
Jim