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  • Dick G.
    Very Frequent User
    • May 31, 1988
    • 681

    Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

    I changed my oil and filter today. Again, I am reminded my dipstick is incorrect for the car. It is a repo., with chrome tube and skirt on handle with the incorrect dimple designating it incorrect according to the 65 JG. Also, it does not give accurate oil level readings. Shows one quart low. 6 quart??? Anyway, the old dipstick which came with this original engine car shows the level is full as it is. The repo. stick will not slide onto tube (tight fit) as far as old stick giving an ADD oil reading. The old dipatick has lost all of it's chrome, if it ever had any. It may also be wrong. The numbers/lettering stamped onto the OLD dipstick blade are of course ADD FULL USE GM6041-M-QUALITY MS OIL E (E is stamped at 90 degrees off). Any thoughts on where I can find a correct dipstick? Are the repos. better now? Is my old dipstick correct. The handle and skirt are covered in rust. Thnaks DG
    Last edited by Dick G.; May 18, 2008, 06:07 PM.
  • Donald T.
    Expired
    • September 30, 2002
    • 1319

    #2
    Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

    Dick,

    LICS has an excellent repo. Much closer than the GM service replacement. It does not have the dimple. Has the black tip. Even has the markings "add full engine oil M".

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    • Dick G.
      Very Frequent User
      • May 31, 1988
      • 681

      #3
      Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

      Donald: Thanks for the reply. I will give LICS a shout. DG

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      • Donald T.
        Expired
        • September 30, 2002
        • 1319

        #4
        Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

        Here are a couple of pics of the LICS repo.
        Attached Files

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        • Dick G.
          Very Frequent User
          • May 31, 1988
          • 681

          #5
          Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

          Thanks for the pix. DG

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          • Wayne M.
            Expired
            • February 29, 1980
            • 6414

            #6
            Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

            Originally posted by Donald Terry (38740)
            Here are a couple of pics of the LICS repo.
            Donald, Dick --- I dunno; am comparing those LIC pics with my (I think) original (?) that was on my early '65 L76, purchased in 1980. I see some differences. Here's 3 pics of mine. The LIC handle loop is not bent to attain almost 90 degrees to the shaft (where the black button is). Mine almost touches the straight handle. Also, the tubing at the top is more flattened during the bending, compared to mine.

            On the bottom of the dipstick, the LIC example looks as though the lettering was stamped from the front, rather than embossed (debossed ?) by impacting from the backside.

            Any comments on mine (is it incorrect ?). Hope Richie doesn't get on my case for this .
            Attached Files

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            • Donald T.
              Expired
              • September 30, 2002
              • 1319

              #7
              Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

              Originally posted by Wayne Midkiff (3437)
              Donald, Dick --- I dunno; am comparing those LIC pics with my (I think) original (?) that was on my early '65 L76, purchased in 1980. I see some differences. Here's 3 pics of mine. The LIC handle loop is not bent to attain almost 90 degrees to the shaft (where the black button is). Mine almost touches the straight handle. Also, the tubing at the top is more flattened during the bending, compared to mine.

              On the bottom of the dipstick, the LIC example looks as though the lettering was stamped from the front, rather than embossed (debossed ?) by impacting from the backside.

              Any comments on mine (is it incorrect ?). Hope Richie doesn't get on my case for this .

              Oh, I'd rather have an original, but I'm in the same boat as Dick. Until I can run across an original, the LICS repro will have to do. You are correct that the markings on the repro appear engraved rather than stamped in relief.

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              • William D.
                Very Frequent User
                • March 31, 1993
                • 101

                #8
                Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

                Thanks Wayne for the photos!!!! It was a huge help as I was also just trying to find an original for my 365HP. I have been searching this forum yesterday for info. I also have a LIC repro. Thanks Again
                1965 Conv 327/365HP 4 sp, 3.73, KO's, pb 96.6 pts
                1965 Coupe fuelie, F40, 411's, teak/tele, 32K, 98 pts

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                • Jack C.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • September 30, 1992
                  • 1090

                  #9
                  Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

                  I believe I have one, if the 65 and 66 350hsp is the same.
                  Jack Corso
                  1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
                  Top Flight 1994, 2018 & 2021

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                  • D S.
                    Extremely Frequent Poster
                    • February 28, 2005
                    • 1551

                    #10
                    Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

                    How do I contact this LIC or LICS? I couldn't Google it so it's an acronym for what? I worked for the Feds for 32 years and I thought I had seen enough of acronymns.

                    Thanks,
                    Scott

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                    • Donald T.
                      Expired
                      • September 30, 2002
                      • 1319

                      #11
                      Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

                      Scott,

                      LICS is Long Island Corvette Supply. Sorry about that; I should have included a link to their site. Here ya go!

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                      • D S.
                        Extremely Frequent Poster
                        • February 28, 2005
                        • 1551

                        #12
                        Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

                        Thank you, Donald! I hadn't seen that reference to LICS before and I am anxious to see if their 1970 and 1971-1972 LS-5 dipsticks were as close to originals. The ones by LICS for the C-2 were impressive.
                        Those service replacements are, well....undesirable. And to make them less attractive they are erroneously touted as NOS.

                        Scott

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                        • D S.
                          Extremely Frequent Poster
                          • February 28, 2005
                          • 1551

                          #13
                          Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

                          Well, rats! Is LICS is for '63-'67 only?

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                          • Donald T.
                            Expired
                            • September 30, 2002
                            • 1319

                            #14
                            Re: Any original 65 350HP oil dipstick help?

                            Sorry, yes LICS supplies parts specific to C2's.

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