I need to move the dipstick from the front cover to the middle of the block (truck pan), does the freeze plug knock in from the outside or knock in from the inside the engine? Is it a straight hole, no steps in the bore?
TIA Brebs

hi i have just removed the plug myself and it knocks out from the inside easily. there is a step for the dipstick tube to locate in but it is no problem cheers hope this helps

There's no step. Install from the outside.


Lawrenceville, GA

if your using the car dipstick its not going to read right

If going from one unknown to another unknown, it's simply best to mark the dipstick or adjust the tube length during an oil change.

A truck tube and dipstick is available new but for '57-'64 alone, there are 3 or 4 different ones listed in the MPC.  I'm sure '54 to '56 adds more.  And that's only for trucks.  How you know what is currently installed or what will be needed, I don't know.


Lawrenceville, GA