Hi Mat,
This is what I have thus far for the dipstick and tube:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Univer...7:g:WAAAAOSwnHZYdzNy
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SDK-D0ZZ-6750-K
I plan to get 4 feet of 3/8" mild steel tubing for the tube. I am using the chrome dipstick from Summit as a point of reference and perhaps as raw materials. The dipstick from Summit is consistent with the following specifications from the point that it goes into the block:
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