dipstick in 400 sb

TonyD · Member Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 26 1111.98 points

hi guys,
ive oil leaking out of the dipstick (driver side) of my 400 sb. was there an 0-ring to seal it? what keeps the sleeve held in the block??

af2 · Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:55 pm Post subject:

You have got blow by my friend!. Electrical tape works in a pinch.

Paul P · Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:31 am Post subject:

No O-ring it is a press fit. If it is a loose fit then I would maybe get a new one that will press in and not leak. A little hardening sealer will work well to act as a lube to get it installed and then a glue to hold it in place once it sets.

af2 · Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:25 am Post subject:

Blown65 · Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:18 pm Post subject: dip stick problem 400sb

If you want a good way to retain the dipstick into the block use Locktite 680 bearing retention compound. (you better hope you want it there cause it will never come out again)

Hope this helps.

TonyD · Member Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 26 1111.98 points

after the mess the blow by made - i want it in for good!

thanks corey, i will try that if my attempt fails.

i used slicone adhesive around the shaft and a ring of red permatex at the top..we'll see what happens.

thanks guys.