Passenger side dipstick
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Burning Brakes
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From: Va
Passenger side dipstick
I am having a 383 stroker built and just found out the dipstick will be on the passenger side. I have a 71 which originally had the dipstick on the driver side.
I do not have any accessories (e.g. a/c), etc. on the passensger side.
Anyone out there with a C3 with dipstick on passenger side , any issues with this ?
Thanks for your help.
I do not have any accessories (e.g. a/c), etc. on the passensger side.
Anyone out there with a C3 with dipstick on passenger side , any issues with this ?
Thanks for your help.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Norfolk VA
I wouldn't worry about it too much. As far as accessories, Im assuming you are talking about the accessory holes in the cylinder heads. The heads off of your 71 will fit this block.
The dipstick on the passenger side leads me to believe that the engine was in a truck or passenger car. If you have the casting number, there are plenty of sources of info on block casting numbers both on the net and in books. Someone in the forum and look this up for you if you are unable to access the information.
The dipstick on the passenger side leads me to believe that the engine was in a truck or passenger car. If you have the casting number, there are plenty of sources of info on block casting numbers both on the net and in books. Someone in the forum and look this up for you if you are unable to access the information.
Pro
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From: Maplewood NJ
Assuming there was nothing to physically get in the way of the dipstick, I don't see why it would make a difference which side it was on.
Mine happens to be on the right with no issues. The red arrow points to it below. EDIT - this engine is NOT originally from a Corvette.
Matt
Mine happens to be on the right with no issues. The red arrow points to it below. EDIT - this engine is NOT originally from a Corvette.
Matt
Last edited by 80Xflags; Apr 5, 2005 at 11:09 PM. Reason: Add info.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Va
Thanks 80XFlags and Slink
I believe I am good to go. the pic was a big help. I was concerned about the dipstick interfering with heater core box on the firewall and it appears that is not an issue.
Thanks again
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by b71vette
I am having a 383 stroker built and just found out the dipstick will be on the passenger side. I have a 71 which originally had the dipstick on the driver side.
I do not have any accessories (e.g. a/c), etc. on the passensger side.
Anyone out there with a C3 with dipstick on passenger side , any issues with this ?
Thanks for your help.
I do not have any accessories (e.g. a/c), etc. on the passensger side.
Anyone out there with a C3 with dipstick on passenger side , any issues with this ?
Thanks for your help.
I have found myself reaching for the dipstick on the driver's side a couple of times though.
Here's a pic:
