GMCforum: GMCnet » [GMCnet] Dipstick tube

Home » Public Forums » GMCnet » [GMCnet] Dipstick tube

Show: Today's Messages :: Polls :: Message Navigator

[GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296785]

Sun, 06 March 2016 06:35

allan tissot

Messages: 7
Registered: March 2016

Karma: 0

Junior Member

It appears the tube is broken at engine because I can't get the dipstick to seat properly and I think I might have overfilled it,how much extra oil is ok and is this an easy fix. Thanks, Allan

Sent from viper al
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296786 is a reply to message #296785]

Sun, 06 March 2016 06:49

wally

Messages: 643
Registered: August 2004
Location: Omaha Nebraska

Karma: 5

Senior Member

allan tissot wrote on Sun, 06 March 2016 06:35

It appears the tube is broken at engine because I can't get the dipstick to seat properly and I think I might have overfilled it,how much extra oil is ok and is this an easy fix. Thanks, Allan

Sent from viper al
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org

Allan the hard part is getting the tube out of the block, I was lucky and it pretty much came right out. Here are pics of the operation.
Not mine but the same deal.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5472-engine-oil-dipstick-tube.html
Applied has new ones.
HTH

Wally Anderson
Omaha NE
75 Glenbrook

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296787 is a reply to message #296786]

Sun, 06 March 2016 07:22

appie

Messages: 902
Registered: April 2013
Location: denmark

Karma: 2

Senior Member

Wally. Just wondering. You write that the tube you got from applied was a inch too long. How do you it is to long and what is the correct lenght?

Appie eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold 6 wheel discbrake Quadrabags Springfield stage 2 462 olds Manny tranny ( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016 Denmark

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296795 is a reply to message #296787]

Sun, 06 March 2016 08:11

Mr ERFisher

Messages: 7117
Registered: August 2005

Karma: 2

Senior Member

Here is another post on the subject
http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/2014/12/some-outstanding-posts.html

On Sunday, March 6, 2016, lenze middelberg wrote:

> Wally. Just wondering. You write that the tube you got from applied was a
> inch too long. How do you it is to long and what is the correct lenght?
> --
> Appie
> eleganza 76 "Olga"
> 6 wheel discbrake
> Quadrabags
> Springfield stage 2 462 olds
> Manny tranny
> ( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
> Fulltiming in Europe since july 1 2014
> Denmark
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>

--
Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
-------
http://gmcmotorhome.info/
Alternator Protection Cable
http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296810 is a reply to message #296785]

Sun, 06 March 2016 10:34

RF_Burns

Messages: 2277
Registered: June 2008
Location: S. Ontario, Canada

Karma: 3

Senior Member

appie,

I've got a sciatic nerve acting up but I'll try to measure the tube on mine this afternoon, or at least from the block to the junction. I not sure if the junction is the same on all coaches.

Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296814 is a reply to message #296785]

Sun, 06 March 2016 10:58

Matt Colie

Messages: 8547
Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan

Karma: 7

Senior Member

allan tissot wrote on Sun, 06 March 2016 07:35

It appears the tube is broken at engine because I can't get the dipstick to seat properly and I think I might have overfilled it,how much extra oil is ok and is this an easy fix.
Thanks,
Allan

Allan,

Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum....

If you over fill the lube oil, it seems to cause little problem with these engines, but the top quart will go away real fast.
If I do a lube service an refill with 6 quarts, it will be a quart down in about 500 miles (455). If I put that quart back in, it will be gone again and just as fast. But, if I only use a 5 quart fill, it will not be down another pint for 1500~2000 miles.

I have access to both a 403 and a 455, if you tell me what you need, I will try to get that number for you.

You would seem to be new here, and you may soon discover what we know. Your GMC will be much more than just another toy, it will be a part of your life. That is because of the community it has connected you to. As you may have already figured out, you have become a member of a community like few others. This is a group of supportive and helping people. The only way I know to annoy them is not by asking too many questions, but by ignoring the answers and not paying attention. There is an experience base here that is still hard for me to get my arms around and I have been here a while. It so reminds me of the watermen of my world that I have taken to welcoming new owners much as an new owner or vessel is welcomed there. So,

May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.

Welcome Allen

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296831 is a reply to message #296785]

Sun, 06 March 2016 13:57

RF_Burns

Messages: 2277
Registered: June 2008
Location: S. Ontario, Canada

Karma: 3

Senior Member

Well its not the easiest thing to measure with going between the exhaust manifold and the head. However on my 1977 455 from were it emerges at the top of the exhaust manifold/head it is 6 3/8" to the middle of the dipstick tube joint.

Hope that helps.

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296834 is a reply to message #296785]

Sun, 06 March 2016 14:22

Ken Henderson

Messages: 8726
Registered: March 2004
Location: Americus, GA

Karma: 9

Senior Member

Anyone replacing a dipstick tube should probably take a look at these
photos which show what can happen if the tube's not "aimed" just right.
Start here:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/455-oil-pan-capacity/p10800.html

Ken H.

On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 7:35 AM, allan tissot wrote:

> It appears the tube is broken at engine because I can't get the dipstick
> to seat properly and I think I might have overfilled it,how much extra oil
> is ok and is this an easy fix. Thanks, Allan
>
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org

Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
www.gmcwipersetc.com
Large Wiring Diagrams
76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296837 is a reply to message #296785]

Sun, 06 March 2016 15:21

appie

Messages: 902
Registered: April 2013
Location: denmark

Karma: 2

Senior Member

Right Ken. Those are the pics that made me order a new tube from applied. I assumed that would be the right length If it is to long that would make me verfill with oil.
Jim will you reflect on this?

Report message to a moderator

Re: [GMCnet] Dipstick tube [message #296840 is a reply to message #296837]

Sun, 06 March 2016 15:50

jimk

Messages: 6734
Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA

Karma: 9

Senior Member

The tube has an flair to guide one to get to the correct position.
I went out to our parts bin and found one that came from another supplier.
it measured 12"
from the flair.
I'll have Gary or Nick find out for me.

On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 1:21 PM, lenze middelberg
wrote:

> Right Ken. Those are the pics that made me order a new tube from
> applied. I assumed that would be the right length If it is to long that
> would
> make me verfill with oil.
> Jim will you reflect on this?
> --
> Appie
> eleganza 76 "Olga"
> 6 wheel discbrake
> Quadrabags
> Springfield stage 2 462 olds
> Manny tranny
> ( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
> Fulltiming in Europe since july 1 2014
> Denmark
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>

--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org

Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502

Report message to a moderator

Previous Topic:	[GMCnet] Dipstick tube
Next Topic:	Home upgrade

Goto Forum:

-=] Back to Top [=-

Current Time: Thu Oct 10 17:38:06 CDT 2024

Total time taken to generate the page: 0.00877 seconds