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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: My68SS on January 21, 2007, 01:08:58 PM
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Hi, have read elsewhere in various places that the big blocks came with a yellow tipped dipstick.
Mine is a flattened handle with green tip - no dimple.
The blade markings are Add Full Engine oil E [the E is at right angles, more heavily stamped and a different font.
Car is 68 L34
Any clarification appreciated.
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A post from the "Old Forum" for what it's worth. Not sure what year they were talking about.
Steve
Re: "Correct" oil dip stick & tubes for big blocks
Posted By: JohnZ <Snake488@aol.com>
Date: 31-October-03, 14:44
In Response To: Re: "Correct" oil dip stick & tubes for big blocks (NOBLECOATING)
> Steve
> I believe the correct color is yellow tip for the BB 396 camaro's (which
> is still offered by GM), A green Tip for the sb camaros 302, 327 350(which
> is also offered thru GM) aftermarkets dipsticks have the wrong plastic
> tip. Aftermarkets are Black.
> Bob
> 396 SS/RS 4 speed
Original BB dipsticks also don't have a part number or oil specifications on the blade - all they have are the full and add marks and "Engine Oil M".
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Mine has a plastic insert but green in color with the letter E stamped on the stick measuring 24 1/4" length overall.
Seems yellow should be the correct color for 68 bb?
Edit: I've been ambushed here! :D Had to modify this reply so the thread [or at least me!] made sense again..
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is also offered thru GM) aftermarkets dipsticks have the wrong plastic
> tip. Aftermarkets are Black.
Ah-ha, they are plastic tipped then :)
And this green tip one attached