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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 10:21 AM
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Identify this part?

Hey guys...was rotating the 7.3 on the stand for cleaning and resealing and this object fell out..The pan was removed..

Looks to be threaded
Looks to be threaded
Any idea what it could be? Its about 3/4 inches long.. Thanks
 
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Maybe..
Dipstick bung modification retaining clamp that got dropped?

But, I would expect wet and goo if it came out of the pan. If from the top of the engine I have no idea.
 
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it ALMOST looks like a small block chevy valve cover retainer.
except they are not threaded, and only about 1/2 as thick as that.
 
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OK 'ill check the oil pan Monday and see if the dipstick bung has been modded, Thanks..I did roll the engine over with the pan attached to get to the bolts...so it could have fallen out of the pan into the engine...Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by Jimmy's Pilot Service
Maybe..
Dipstick bung modification retaining clamp that got dropped?

But, I would expect wet and goo if it cam out of the pan. If from the top of the engine I have no idea.

OK 'ill check the oil pan Monday and see if the dipstick bung has been modded, Thanks..I did roll the engine over with the pan attached to get to the bolts...so it could have fallen out of the pan into the engine...Thanks
 
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