Pre 81 block Dipstick, timing cover and Pan question

Ieatcamaros · 12-06-2005, 08:26 PM

The oil pan is not the difference. The dipstick tube goes in the block just above the oil pan. The old blocks don't have this hole.

Just use the old timing cover, it will work fine.

rwhite65 · 12-07-2005, 02:47 AM

Ok, I must be confused, I thought his question was for a late model engine using the older style cover. I dont see why the dip stick would need to be moved from its current location on the 87 engine to the earlier style up front.
Ryan

12-06-2005, 08:26 PM	#1
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Pre 81 block Dipstick, timing cover and Pan question The oil pan is not the difference. The dipstick tube goes in the block just above the oil pan. The old blocks don't have this hole. Just use the old timing cover, it will work fine. __________________ The sig says it all.

12-07-2005, 02:47 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Pre 81 block Dipstick, timing cover and Pan question Ok, I must be confused, I thought his question was for a late model engine using the older style cover. I dont see why the dip stick would need to be moved from its current location on the 87 engine to the earlier style up front. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored