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sn-95matt5-0

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my block is a 89 351w block and it has the dipstick in the block. the oil pan i got has the dipstick in the oil pan.

which would be better to use and how would i go about plugging the other?
 
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On my moroso pan I used the oil dipstick in the pan and sealed the block. For my 302 I took a 1/8 in pipe tap and just threaded the old dipstick hole in the block. I did not have to drill the hole bigger. Then I inserted a 1/8 inch threaded plug and covered it with black rtv. Works great for 55 miles.

later
Orlie
 

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is 55 miles all you have on your new block or did you start having problems after 55 miles?

that doesnt seem too hard to do i may do that if your not having problems
 

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the classic guys normally pick up a wooden dowel and tap it into place, when going to a late model block(since the dip stick is in the timing cover) and drive it in the hole with no problems the oil and heat make it swell and seal perfectly
 
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