dip stick location
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dip stick location
I recently pulled a core engine from a '75 van. The dip stick came from the oil pan. The hole just above the drivers motor mount has been plugged. Since the pan dip stick is broken off, I don't want to have to buy a new one. The engine I am currently using has the dip stick in the block, and I thought I would covert the core/new rebuilt to that location.
Has anyone tapped out the plug? Is it possible, or must it be drilled?
Has anyone tapped out the plug? Is it possible, or must it be drilled?
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I have an '83 300 six that I pulled from a F150 and it has the dipstick in the block.At the base of the tube it looks like there is a nut,like maybe a threaded collar.Maybe you could get one like that.Does the plug look like it screws out?
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The hole at the motor mount looks at first like it is still there. I had to take a wire and poke in it to know it was plugged. The wire went in about 1/2". It was covered with oil so I couldn't examin it closely. I'm hoping it is a simple insert popped in there at the factory that can be tapped out from up inside the block. When it is clean from the hot tank I'll know more.
I found two like it at the junk yard, so it's not some backyard plug job.
I found two like it at the junk yard, so it's not some backyard plug job.
