[ttrip]

Just got my 70 chevelle out for the spring. Went to check the oil and found last inch or so of the dipstick must be in the oil pan. I removed the tube from the block and it's not in the tube. I have a 350, I have been told don't worry about it from a couple of friend who are mechanics, it will lay in the bottom of the pan. Looking for any thoughts out there about this or suggests, short of pulling the oil pan. Thanks.

 

[boz53bj]

You could always get a small flexible magnet and go through the drain plug and get it if wanted out.

 

[ttrip]

Boz53: Do you think it will be a problem if left in the pan? I was looking at flexable magnets at NAPA. They had one about 1/2 inch in diameter and a smaller one that they have to get from their warehouse. I have to wait till Monday to compare the two. I have two telescoping magnets but I don't think they'll be any good, wont be able to fish around with them.

 

[BillsCamino]

I've had that happen twice...both times in 383 engines.
Seems like the stroker cranks don't get along with the stock dipsticks.
Got a magnetic drain plug?
Just by pure luck, got one out that way. The other engine's broken piece was found in the bottom of the pan during a tear down/rebuild.
I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[ttrip]

Bill: Not sure if the drain plug is magnetic, I'll check it when I drain the oil this week. If it's not I will get one. I did buy a huge magnet at a farm supply store. I'm going to see if I can try moving the piece towards the drain plug by running it across the bottom of the pan.

 

[boz53bj]

A piece of mechanics wire with a L bent on end might work also to help get it twards the drain hole.