318LA rear sump Dipstick

[tr1mmer]

I'm getting frustrated and could use your help. I'm converting my 318LA to a rear sump pan to install a QA1 (Gerst) front suspension being delivered Friday. I ordered and received the pan and pickup but realized when I went to install it that I need (an oil pump gasket to install the pickup) the longer rear sump dipstick and tube. I'm pretty sure it gets installed in a different location on the block. I can't find any procedure information for changing the dipstick location or even a part number to order the longer dipstick and tube. Help!

[Series1Utiline]

You might ask on the "forabodiesonly" website in the small block forum

[712edf]

On certain big block truck engines the dipstick tube came off the side of the oil pan, via a 90 degree fitting.
Maybe your 318 needs a similar set-up.

Bucky

[sledgehammer]

I am putting in an ‘85 318 in my truck and got a rear sump pan. Engine was from a car that had a middle sump pan. Dipstick is in the same location. Just need a longer dipstick. Still haven’t found one that’s the correct length.

[tr1mmer]

Ok, I've learned that the dipstick location stays the same at the front of the block. The rear sump pan has a housing extension built in to guide the longer stick to the rear sump. I will attach of pic of the pan I purchased made by Dorman part #264-210, suggested by QA1. They also recommended a Milodon pan.
A guy on forabodiesonly gave measurements of his truck stick which I will also attach.
I found a rear sump dipstick listed on Mancini Racing for big blocks but they want $75. I think I'm going to hit the local pick your own part and see if I can find a van or truck dipstick.
Dorn

[nutz]

think summit racing has a cable type stick that you can cut to size