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Dipstick Tube

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How do I get my dipstick tube back into the block? 1984 5.0 motor.
 

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Try clamping the tube with the block from a flairing tool. Once you have the tube clamped near the ridge that limits how far in will go into the block, you can tap on the flairing tool block and seat the tube in place.

 

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