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Old 03-01-2015, 08:21 PM
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My 80-85 305 block doesn't have a dipstick tube, I got a autozone spectre tube specified for sbc 75-85 and the tube was too large and would not go into the block, I looked at all the other tubes there and they look the same, where do I get a correct fitting dipstick tube?
Old 03-10-2015, 12:32 PM
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anyone?
Old 03-10-2015, 12:38 PM
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Junkyard or try going on eBay and buying one off our cars. Auto zone sells "universal parts" that only fit about 10 car . Trust me, I worked there
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Try the "Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts For Sale" Thread.
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Re: Dipstick

Originally Posted by sgp0511
My 80-85 305 block doesn't have a dipstick tube, I got a autozone spectre tube specified for sbc 75-85 and the tube was too large and would not go into the block, I looked at all the other tubes there and they look the same, where do I get a correct fitting dipstick tube?
I bought it from classic industries

part G8426

paid like $70 for it, crazy but it was the only seller that had it available
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Re: Dipstick

be sure to check summit and, hawks third gen. Between the two, I've found everything I've been after for my 87 350.
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