Dip Stick Tube
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: eaton rapids mi
On my 80 there are 2 bolts that hold it in. One at top is near Valve Cover bolt. The one at bottom bolts to the block. I disconnected the battery and dropped the starter to easily get to it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
A 75 engine I have apart is similar to my 69 engine in that the D-stick tube has a double flared end that comes up from underneith. The flared end fits in a recession in the block along the pan rail and is held in place by the oil pan. There is only one way to get it out, and that is to drop the pan. On removing it, the tube comes very close to hitting the outside bolt on the second main cap in front of the oil filter. Once you drop the pan and gasket the tube will slide right out. If the 80 model is different then this isn't much help.
