Oil Dipstick tube Drip

[gary h]

I am getting a small drip where the Dipstick tube enters the block on my '71,440. Is there an "O" ring for this or use RTV. Any thoughts? Thanks

 

[slepr1]

Yes there is an o-ring or a press-in end. RTV or The Right Stuff and call it a day.

 

[pnora]

Rtv sealant. Never seen a dipstick tube o-ring.

 

[gary h]

I removed the Tube and noticed the shoulder area is rough,Some RTV will hold me until i find a new tube. Anyone have one for sale ? It is for a '71 GTX 440, W/Factory HP manifolds.

 

[pnora]

I removed the Tube and noticed the shoulder area is rough,Some RTV will hold me until i find a new tube. Anyone have one for sale ? It is for a '71 GTX 440, W/Factory HP manifolds.

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If there is no holes in the tube just clean it up, put a film of RTV on the press area and reuse it. If there are holes you might be able to braze it without plugging the tube. Even if it does close up you should be able to drill it so the dipstick will still pass through.