67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

[Bruce F.]

I have two dipsticks, both are approx 21-1/2" over all length and 18-3/8" from the rubber to the end in length. The one that has the flattened hoop reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / then a sideways E in a circle.
The other one has a rounded hoop and reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / M.

Which one is correct for the 67 427/435?

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

I have two dipsticks, both are approx 21-1/2" over all length and 18-3/8" from the rubber to the end in length. The one that has the flattened hoop reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / then a sideways E in a circle.
The other one has a rounded hoop and reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / M.

Which one is correct for the 67 427/435?

Bruce-----

I don't know that either are correct with respect to either originality or functionality. However, the one with the "flattened hoop" is not correct. No Corvette big block used a dipstick with a "flattened hoop".

[Mark K.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

I have two dipsticks, both are approx 21-1/2" over all length and 18-3/8" from the rubber to the end in length. The one that has the flattened hoop reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / then a sideways E in a circle.
The other one has a rounded hoop and reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / M.

Which one is correct for the 67 427/435?

My 67 435 has the one with the "M".

[Bruce F.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

My 67 435 has the one with the "M".

Thanks, Another NCRS member thought that needed the M code as well as long as it doesn't have any other markings ie a part # which mine doesn't.

[Bruce F.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

Joe, I had a comment that another member thought the flatten out loop was the correct one for a big block, but uncertain as to the year??

[John S.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

Bruce,

The one with the rouned hoop and M appears to be correct. Can't tell for sure without seeing pictures.

[D S.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

Bruce Fitter photos of two different dipsticks:

[William L.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

Dipstick out of my very late (June) 67 BB

[D S.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

I'm the NCRS member that had questions/comments about Bruce Fitter's dipsticks as being correct/incorrect for his '67 Corvette big block. I posted his photos for him so that they can be viewed and to elicit comments. His knowing for sure will help him decide which to keep, which to sell. If any.
I am posting two photos of dipsticks I have that I was assured are correct for 1970 and 1971-1972 LS-5 Corvettes. As can be seen in the photos that have flattened areas in the loop. Am I to understand that NO correct Corvette dipstick ever had flattened areas in the loops, that all round ones are correct? Sure getting some confusing if not conflicting information.

The top dipstick in both photos came from my 1970 LS-5. The lower dipstick in both photos is one described as being correct for 1971-1972 LS-5.

Help Bruce and I both clearly understand what is correct for his '67 and my '70 big block Corvettes. Post photos please.

[Bruce F.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

I'm the NCRS member that had questions/comments about Bruce Fitter's dipsticks as being correct/incorrect for his '67 Corvette big block. I posted his photos for him so that they can be viewed and to elicit comments. His knowing for sure will help him decide which to keep, which to sell. If any.
I am posting two photos of dipsticks I have that I was assured are correct for 1970 and 1971-1972 LS-5 Corvettes. As can be seen in the photos that have flattened areas in the loop. Am I to understand that NO correct Corvette dipstick ever had flattened areas in the loops, that all round ones are correct? Sure getting some confusing if not conflicting information.

The top dipstick in both photos came from my 1970 LS-5. The lower dipstick in both photos is one described as being correct for 1971-1972 LS-5.

Help Bruce and I both clearly understand what is correct for his '67 and my '70 big block Corvettes. Post photos please.

Thanks Scott for your help in resolving this question..

Bruce

[Bruce F.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

William this is of BIG HELP thankyou. Is your car is an original car? Mine scored a 98.6 and they picked on the dipstick among a few other minor items which I've been able to remedy. Thank you for your help

Bruce Fitter

[William L.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

William this is of BIG HELP thankyou. Is your car is an original car? Mine scored a 98.6 and they picked on the dipstick among a few other minor items which I've been able to remedy. Thank you for your help

Bruce Fitter

Bruce
My car is is unrestored except for 2 repaints. Scored a 97.8 at the nationals last July.

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

I'm the NCRS member that had questions/comments about Bruce Fitter's dipsticks as being correct/incorrect for his '67 Corvette big block. I posted his photos for him so that they can be viewed and to elicit comments. His knowing for sure will help him decide which to keep, which to sell. If any.
I am posting two photos of dipsticks I have that I was assured are correct for 1970 and 1971-1972 LS-5 Corvettes. As can be seen in the photos that have flattened areas in the loop. Am I to understand that NO correct Corvette dipstick ever had flattened areas in the loops, that all round ones are correct? Sure getting some confusing if not conflicting information.

The top dipstick in both photos came from my 1970 LS-5. The lower dipstick in both photos is one described as being correct for 1971-1972 LS-5.

Help Bruce and I both clearly understand what is correct for his '67 and my '70 big block Corvettes. Post photos please.

Scott-----


I was unaware of and have never seen a big block dipstick loop with this flattened configuration. However, I don't doubt that these are originals. There must have been a secondary supplier that made them this way.

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

Joe, I had a comment that another member thought the flatten out loop was the correct one for a big block, but uncertain as to the year??

Bruce-----


I am completely unaware of the flattened loop configuration, even for 70-74 big blocks. However, as I mentioned in another post, there must have been a secondary supplier that made them this way. Original dipsticks that I have made note of were not of this configuration.

[Michael H.]

Re: 67 Big Block "Which Dipstick is Correct"?

I have two dipsticks, both are approx 21-1/2" over all length and 18-3/8" from the rubber to the end in length. The one that has the flattened hoop reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / then a sideways E in a circle.
The other one has a rounded hoop and reads ADD / FULL / ENGINE OIL / M.

Which one is correct for the 67 427/435?

Here's an original from a 66. (same as 65 and 67) The color of the tip is a bit different than others above but that may be because it's a little faded? Typical samon color, not pink.