Dipstick Replacement

swendogMember

When my engine was rebuilt by the former owner, he installed a standard (short) oil dipstick. I have since purchased a used OEM dipstick which I want to install. I'll probably have to pull the alternator to gain access. Any tips on doing this? The last thing I need to happen is for the press-fit end in the block to snap off! My thought was to install a steel rod roughly the ID of the tube in place of the dipstick (so it doesn't crush), grab the tube with my Vise-Grips and rotate it while pulling up. Make sense?

6/10/0511:29 AM

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