1966 L-79 oil dipstick tube question

[Bob L.]

Can anyone verify the proper dipstick tube on a 1966 327CID, 350HP (L-79) motor? The judging manual (Edition 6) speaks of the dipstick for the 350HP is chrome plated. The dipstick tube is "natural, unpainted.

My car has been judged several times and has a black tube. I am having the car judged again and want to be sure I have the proper oil dipstick tube to avoid and post deduction. I have a friend with a very similar 66 and his dipstick tube is chromed.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Gary B.]

[Bob L.]

Re: 1966 L-79 oil dipstick tube question

Thank you very much. I ordered the proper part.

How difficult are they to install?

[Gary B.]

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1966 L-79 oil dipstick tube question

My car has been judged several times and has a black tube.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

First, I'd love to see a picture of the black tube.
Second, I'd take the points hit long before I'd go through the hassle of replacing the tube. Replacement ones often are not configured like originals and this is not a 2 minute job.

I would consider "de-blacking" the tube before replacing it, but first would want to see it.

I hope that helps.