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WANTED: dipstick for a Chevy C8
Although I need quite a few bits, one thing that does annoy me is not having a dipstick for the b****y engine! if anyone has one they would like to part with or can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it
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Hi Colin
I can probably help if you're stuck.. what length of dipstick do you need? I have a few spares around here some where... Phil has a real good piece on his site about the different kinds...
I had never even stopped to think there maybe so many alternatives and remember once being told to make sure I over filled it 'to be on the safe side!' No doubt the voice of reason tempered with the use of the wrong dip stick! kind regards nick |
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Cheers Nick, would you have the details for Phils site/ Haven't got a clue what length I need so best to check I think!
By the way did you get a reply from me about the missed visit message? |
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Hi colin... no I don't remember a message... but I would have to admit to a shocking memory... But, You are very welcome any time.
Phil watermans site is a must, full of really excellent stuff. I love the engine testing video. Theres load of detailed CMP stuff that you've often thought about but never really been motivated enough to resolve! http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.com/ nice one Phil.... kind regards nick |
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Check this section of my site
http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...Page%20Two.htm
Couple of things to check which oil pan you can see that the true CMP Chevy engine has a deep sump. With the dip stick located in the pan. While the standard Chevy truck/car pan has the dip stick located in the lower edge of the block.
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Phil Waterman `41 C60L Pattern 12 `42 C60S Radio Pattern 13 `45 HUP http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/ New e-mail Philip@canadianmilitarypattern.com |
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Many thanks Gentlemen, I shall go and look at my motor and sort out what I have!
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C8
Colin ,
If you have a early C8 , the engine will have 1940 civilian type set up , e.g., dip stick in block . The sumps varied somewhat , depending on date , model of truck etc. The Chev. major assemblies catalogue ( well worth getting from Alex B. ) , gives a run down on the different types of sump they used. Mike
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Its a 1941 model (If thats correct), I'll check the sump and see what the set up is.
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