Nice Work!
Sounds like fun.
PS> I believe there is typically a little P-Clamp that holds the dipstick against the block. It goes into the threaded hole in the head to the left of your new tube.
At least mine has one.
It is the thing that makes your valve covers much more difficult to remove with the engine in the car.
Rocky
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