Help with dipstick tube

[Rooster1142]

Just got a nice 91 power ram with I was told a 318
The oil dipstick tube is broke and every search I’ve done comes up with a super short version
The original dipstick is like 32-34” long!!!
Tia!

 

[blue ghost]

Check with Benny of MopaR PARTS, a sponsor on site.

 

[mikeru]

He meant to say to check with Benny at @AllMoparParts.com
It’s more effective to tag him.

 

[Grams]

YOu realize, I suppose, that the dipstick “tube” will not be as long as the Dipstick itself…?

 

[Rooster1142]

I totally get that but it’s REALLY short

 

[Grams]

You also posted you were “told” it is a 318…. beware that other engines are possible. (I think the 360 perhaps…?) The engine “block” or serial number may be necessary to avoid getting an incorrect part.

 

[Rooster1142]

I gave up
Looking at online salvage yards now
There’s no way a 21” dipstick would work on this motor

 

[Daw14]

If you get a matching set ,install it .
You may need a step ladder to reach it but it will still do the job .
Do a fresh change so you can mark /verify the full level.
A car set will do the job , they are longer on the truck for convenience.

 

[diymirage]

Get a flexible one from lokar
But once cry once

 

[RamDiver]

I gave up
Looking at online salvage yards now
There’s no way a 21” dipstick would work on this motor

Have you tried Summit Racing?

Pardon Our Interruption

Or Amazon?

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[AllMoparParts.com]

The dipstick part number is 53005638 but this has been long discontinued. This should be stamped on the dipstick when searching for a used one.

- Benny

 

[Gary Fields]

I had to replace on on a 1980's Oldsmobile. GM decided that a dipstick tube did not need paint and it rusted through-in hot, dry, south Texas. Getting the old one out was "challenging". That vehicle has kept me from buying a GM vehicle for 35 years. Their cost engineers had squeezed every last nickel out of it and created a piece of crap.