| FAQ |
| Members List |
| Social Groups |
| Calendar |
| Search |
| Today's Posts |
|
#1
12-16-2017, 03:45 PM
|
||||
|
||||
Oil Dipstick Tube Question
Not Installing windage tray. Number 3 main cap does not have boss or 5/16 holes for lower dip stick tube bracket. Any ideas on how to mount lower dip stick tube?
|
|
#2
12-16-2017, 03:58 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Drill and tap the two holes on the #3 main cap. No big deal to do so. Or, you could go with a Canton pan that has a dip stick provision built on it.
__________________
62' Lemans, Nostalgia Super Stock, 541 CI, IA2 block, billet 4.5" crank, Ross, Wide port Edelbrocks, Gustram intake, 2 4150 style BLP carbs, 2.10 Turbo 400, 9" w/4:30 gears, 8.76 @153, 3100lbs |
|
#3
12-16-2017, 04:01 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
The Canton takes its own dip stick,adds $100 to it,also a oil pump pickup which adds more.You can drill the inside of the Canton to use a factory dip stick.Tom
|
|
#4
12-17-2017, 08:16 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Be sure if you do drill & tap that you either use a bottom tap after the normal taper tap, or you confirm that the hold down bolts you use do not bottom out in the new main cap holes , as if they do you chance cracking the stock regular gray iron caps!
__________________
Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs! And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs! 1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set. Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks. 1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes. Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph. Education is what your left with once you forget things! |
|
#5
12-17-2017, 11:06 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Not a fan of drilling the main cap as it is curved and not a lot of metal to work with. Any way you could silicone the lower tube into the one pressed into the block or pin it somehow.
|
|
#6
12-17-2017, 11:08 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I don't have the lower tube in mine. The tube broke off from the mounting bracket and I found it laying in the bottom of the pan the last time I had it off. I left it out when I put it back together and I can still check the oil just fine. You might have to re-mark the dipstick though. DO NOT run the engine with the dipstick in the tube if you leave the lower tube out.
__________________
'68 Firebird 463/pump gas/SD 325 E-heads/266-272 SR cam/1050 Dominator/3.73/ET Street Radials/1.37 60'/6.30@108.80/9.93@135.14 Hot Rod Drag Week finishing averages: 2014 - 11.12 @ 118.56 2015 - 10.84 @ 124.97 2016 - 10.56 @ 127.88 2017 - 10.29 @ 130.74 2018 - 10.29 @ 130.53 2019 - 10.16 @ 132.34 2021 - 10.09 @ 132.69 2022 - 10.13 @ 133.07 9.93 run - https://youtu.be/hII0_UlYM4U 
|
|
#7
12-17-2017, 12:24 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
The Canton pans are nice with the dipstick provision.20 bucks for a nice dipstick is a deal.
__________________
 466 Mike Voycey shortblock, 310cfm SD KRE heads, SD "OF 2.0 cam", torker 2 373 gears 3200 Continental Convertor best et 10.679/127.5/1.533 60ft 308 gears best et 10.76/125.64/1.5471 |
|
#8
12-17-2017, 02:17 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Which oil pan? I have the kick out pan and used the top plug on the pan for a dipstick. Made it from braided line and 8 am fittings
|
|
#9
12-18-2017, 07:17 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Gee! How does the factory drill the main caps if there curved without a lot of meat there?
__________________
Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs! And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs! 1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set. Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks. 1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes. Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph. Education is what your left with once you forget things! |
|
#10
12-18-2017, 07:26 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
|
|
#11
12-18-2017, 09:10 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Are you using main studs?
Just a thought, a stud similar to what is used in a Milodon wind age tray install would give you a point to attach the lower tube extension.
__________________
|
| Reply |
|
|
The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.
Linear Mode
