1955 Dip stick tube installation

[davideugene]

How do I install a dip stick tube?

 

[Ward 57]

It just slide into the block on the passenger side and there should be a tab to secure it by bolting it to the exhaust manifold. My tab broke years ago but the tube seems to be staying in with no problem.

 

[davideugene]

It just slide into the block on the passenger side and there should be a tab to secure it by bolting it to the exhaust manifold. My tab broke years ago but the tube seems to be staying in with no problem.

Thanks There seemed to be some sealant on it when it came out maybe form a gasket

 

[Ward 57]

Thanks There seemed to be some sealant on it when it came out maybe form a gasket

Could be. I have no gasket on mine and no oil has ever splashed out. No sign of a gasket in any of the parts catalogs.

 

[doug7740]

Before I inserted the dipstick tube into the block, I coated the end of the tube with a light coating of Permatex Form a Gasket. I'm sure that it's not necessary, but I figured it couldn't hurt.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue