1966 Olds 442 Crankcase Oil Dipstick

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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 11:57 AM
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1966 Olds 442 Crankcase Oil Dipstick

Anybody have crankcase oil dipstick that will work in my '66 442 w/400 engine? The handle rusted off when I was checking my oil yesterday...eeek! at least it didn't snap off in the tube. Let me know what you have. Thanks!
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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I have a flat rod for it.
Old Mar 10, 2018 | 03:56 PM
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Hey Gerald, what do you mean by a "flat rod"?
Old Mar 10, 2018 | 04:06 PM
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The dip stick is flat.
Old Mar 10, 2018 | 06:09 PM
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same stick as 66 67 425
Old Mar 11, 2018 | 06:15 AM
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I have a complete 66 400 sitting on a stand. I also have some various dip sticks and can compare them with the 66 dip stick. If I have a match, I'll let you know.
Old Mar 11, 2018 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by edzolz
I have a complete 66 400 sitting on a stand. I also have some various dip sticks and can compare them with the 66 dip stick. If I have a match, I'll let you know.

Thanks!!!
Old Mar 11, 2018 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by edzolz
I have a complete 66 400 sitting on a stand. I also have some various dip sticks and can compare them with the 66 dip stick. If I have a match, I'll let you know.
Not to hijack this thread. Are you aware if the dipstick and tube are the same for the 66 400 and 330.
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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 10:21 AM
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They are not.
Old Mar 11, 2018 | 10:54 AM
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