Broken Dipstick

[Mario Loya B1B]

I hope you don't laugh too hard at the subject of this post, because its a serious matter. Just decided to check the oil level in my truck this morning and had a terrible mishap. Can anyone help a brother out? Anyone willing to sell a spare? Is welding it an option?

[greg g]

Sure weld it and then grind the weld smooth. Might want to v grind the joint a bit then mig it. Shouldn't be a problem.

[bach4660]

if it doesnot weld I think I have an extra one that I acquired when the tube snapped off just above the threads.

[Bob_Koch]

There just happens to be a dipstick for sale on ebay. Not sure if it's the same length but you can always write the guy and see if it might work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DIPSTICK-FROM-FLAT-SIX-MOPAR-DESOTO-DODGE-PLYMOUTH-1951_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ006QQitemZ160050830026QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Mario Loya B1B]

Didn't think to search ebay. Thanks Bob. I just sent the seller an email.

Bach4660, Thanks for the offer. I may have to hit you up, if the other options don't work out.

[Mario Loya B1B]

A few months a go I decided to try JB Welding the broken dipstick. Looked pretty solid and well....you guessed it...just an hour or so ago when I was checking the oil level, only one part of the dipstick came out of the tube. I have been unsuccessful in pulling the broken piece out. In fact I think I might have pushed it in further. My question is how does the dipstick tube detach? Is my only alternative to remove the oil pan? It seems possible that if I remove the drain plug, I may be able to fish it out from there. Also, I am somewhat concerned about maybe some of the JB weld having flaked off. Can that cause serious damage if I run the engine? Would removing the pan be the best solution. I do have a cork gasket that has been needing installation due to a very small but somewhat annoying leak. Suggestions?

[greg g]

The tube is an interference fit. should come out with some wiggle and pull. You might need to get some pliers on it and twist a little also.

[greg g]

OOPS just looked better at the pic. I am not sure about the tube in the oil pan, that may be more than just pushed in.

[dsquared]

Can you remove the oil fill pipe and fish out the broken dipstick ? The oil fill is just a press fit. Doug.

[Reg Evans]

The dip stick tube may just un screw from the block.

[grey beard]

Mario,

I have a spare dipstick and tube from a truck engine. The tube threads into the pan on mine. You may have either or both for the shipping cost. Just lert me know.

Regards

[Mario Loya B1B]

Dave,

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