Oil Dipstick
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Oil Dipstick
Can anyone tell me exactly where the oil dipstick is supposed to be on a 390? The one I'm working on currently has it installed in the oil pan. I purchased a new pan and it does not have a dipstick tube in it. So I'm assuming that it was originally installed somewhere else. Any help would be appreicated.
Laughing Gas
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From: Tucson
Maybe someone can post a photo. Anyhow, it goes through the block under the number five cylinder if I recall correctly. The dipstick tube is held in place by attaching it to the first exhaust manifold bolt on the left side.
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jor
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From: Brentwood,CA
no. the hole is to the right of the oil filter adapter. not on the front of the block. sounds like this engine came from a 4x4. you won't be able to install a dipstick in the block unless you remove the plug.
Fleet Owner
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From: Brentwood,CA
the plug is about 1/4'' . the only way to remove it is if youhave the pan off. you must hit it from below to pop it up.
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From: "Islander"
Use a 1/8" or smaller drill bit and drill the plug until you just start to go thru, screw in a sheetmetal screw and pull out with a slide hammer or use vise grips and bang on the vice grips.
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