318LA rear sump Dipstick
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318LA rear sump Dipstick
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!
tr1mmer
Prescott Valley, AZ
64 D100 Shortbed, Big Window Project - QA1 5-6" drop, flipped pre-61 8.75 with Dr Diff axles, 318LA and 65 Barracuda 4 spd
Prescott Valley, AZ
64 D100 Shortbed, Big Window Project - QA1 5-6" drop, flipped pre-61 8.75 with Dr Diff axles, 318LA and 65 Barracuda 4 spd
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Re: 318LA rear sump Dipstick
You might ask on the "forabodiesonly" website in the small block forum
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Re: 318LA rear sump Dipstick
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
Maybe your 318 needs a similar set-up.
Bucky
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Re: 318LA rear sump Dipstick
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.
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Re: 318LA rear sump Dipstick
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
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
tr1mmer
Prescott Valley, AZ
64 D100 Shortbed, Big Window Project - QA1 5-6" drop, flipped pre-61 8.75 with Dr Diff axles, 318LA and 65 Barracuda 4 spd
Prescott Valley, AZ
64 D100 Shortbed, Big Window Project - QA1 5-6" drop, flipped pre-61 8.75 with Dr Diff axles, 318LA and 65 Barracuda 4 spd
Re: 318LA rear sump Dipstick
think summit racing has a cable type stick that you can cut to size