455 dipstick

suppressivefire · October 1st, 2009, 01:05 PM

I bought a 455 chrome dipstick on ebay for my 72 455 what should be the correct length? ive seen a couple different numbers also if not what is the oil capicity on a 72 455 does the year matter for the length or capacity?
thanks
chris

J-(Chicago) · October 1st, 2009, 01:40 PM

If I remember correctly the measurement should be 4.5 inches from the flange above the barbs to the add line.

joe_padavano · October 1st, 2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by suppressivefire

I bought a 455 chrome dipstick on ebay for my 72 455 what should be the correct length? ive seen a couple different numbers also if not what is the oil capicity on a 72 455 does the year matter for the length or capacity?
thanks
chris

With stock pan and filter it's 5 qts. The easy solution here is drain the oil, change the filter, fill with five quarts, run the engine briefly (to fill the new filter), let cool, then check the level on the new dipstick. Scribe a new mark as necessary.

Olds64 · October 2nd, 2009, 07:25 AM

You can also sand the dipstick and paint it white so the oil contrasts with the dipstick. It makes it easier to see your oil level.

suppressivefire · October 2nd, 2009, 10:58 AM

Now when I recieved the tube and dipstick there was nothing with it is there supposed to be an O ring? When I set it in the block its very loose any tips?
thanks for all the help!

Olds64 · October 2nd, 2009, 11:29 AM

I got a Mr. Gasket chrome dipstick for my 455. It didn't come with a gasket but it fit snug. I had to tap it in with a small hammer.

joe_padavano · October 3rd, 2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by suppressivefire

Now when I recieved the tube and dipstick there was nothing with it is there supposed to be an O ring? When I set it in the block its very loose any tips?
thanks for all the help!

There is no gasket. The dipstick tube must be pressed into the block. If it is very loose, then I suspect you have not hammered it down into the block. The formed ring on the tube mus sit against the boss on the block.

therobski · October 25th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Or go to a Chevy store and order part number #417091 guide $19.67 goes into the block and part number #10110440 dip stick $18.40 your set.

suppressivefire · October 26th, 2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_padavano

There is no gasket. The dipstick tube must be pressed into the block. If it is very loose, then I suspect you have not hammered it down into the block. The formed ring on the tube mus sit against the boss on the block.

There is 3 ring/ bumps on the block, the first bottom one easily slides in the block the second seems possibly a hair bigger than the enging block's hole then the top ring which im guessing is the formed ring your talking about.

suppressivefire · October 29th, 2009, 05:15 PM

so im guessing just take a hammer and screwdriver to it?

October 1st, 2009, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
suppressivefire Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16	455 dipstick I bought a 455 chrome dipstick on ebay for my 72 455 what should be the correct length? ive seen a couple different numbers also if not what is the oil capicity on a 72 455 does the year matter for the length or capacity? thanks chris

October 1st, 2009, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,698	If I remember correctly the measurement should be 4.5 inches from the flange above the barbs to the add line. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

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Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	You can also sand the dipstick and paint it white so the oil contrasts with the dipstick. It makes it easier to see your oil level. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

October 2nd, 2009, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	I got a Mr. Gasket chrome dipstick for my 455. It didn't come with a gasket but it fit snug. I had to tap it in with a small hammer. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

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suppressivefire Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16	Now when I recieved the tube and dipstick there was nothing with it is there supposed to be an O ring? When I set it in the block its very loose any tips? thanks for all the help!

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therobski Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 41	Or go to a Chevy store and order part number #417091 guide $19.67 goes into the block and part number #10110440 dip stick $18.40 your set.

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suppressivefire Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16	so im guessing just take a hammer and screwdriver to it?

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