i just had my 305 swapped for a 79 350 from a 3/4 ton truck. i am having a problem getting the dipstick to work. i really dont haev the money for headers so i got a lokar flexible dipstick wich didnt work. what can i do? i am still using the stock 305 exhaust, manifolds and all. also having problem with it running really hott, anybody know how hott they are supposed to run? thanks

 

I'm in a similar boat... 1979 350 from a 3/4ton truck and all. But I gotta post my own thread to deal with other concerns...

 

let me know if you find out anything

 

There has to be a fairly simple work around, short of plugging the dipstick hole and running without one. I'm thinking cheap headers if I can't find any better suggestions.

 

thats the only thing i can think of, some headers that fit into the stock y pipe, they have some on ebay usually, between 45-120 bucks. dont plug the hole, thats what i did and i didnt know it was blowing oil out of the back of the valve covers untill my car filled up with smoke and overheated. and dont use a lokar flexible dipstick unless you have headers. also found out the hard way. i guess bad luck is better than no luck