Thread: Dipstick Dilemma

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The motor i bought has the drivers side dipstick hole plugged. On the passengers side there is a little chunk of metal bolted to the block with a hole in it which is for the dipstick. My question is, do i have to buy a pre 79 dipstick or a 80 and later?

Does anybody know anything about this? seen it before? i cant drive it cause oil sprays all over the engine compartment. I need some help.

I don't think it matters. However, if it bothers you, I would put the normal amount of oil (4+ one for the filter) in and see what it registers on the stick.

haha, that would help huh? Its a chevy 350, a 76' i think, and it has a 7 quart pan on it.