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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: DONCZ28 on August 11, 2023, 12:34:39 AM

Title: Upper dip stick tube painted ?
Post by: DONCZ28 on August 11, 2023, 12:34:39 AM

Was flint built 69Z upper oil dip stick tube natural or painted ? Thanks

Title: Re: Upper dip stick tube painted ?
Post by: william on August 11, 2023, 08:01:16 PM

Natural

Title: Re: Upper dip stick tube painted ?
Post by: KevinW on August 12, 2023, 12:30:27 PM

Is that the same for all Flint engines? i.e. 327 & 350?  Also was Tonawanda any different?

I assume both the tube and dipstick were added after paint station? Like Alt and carb, etc?

thanks

Title: Re: Upper dip stick tube painted ?
Post by: william on August 12, 2023, 01:53:40 PM

I have never seen a painted upper tube on an original car. The tube and stick were added after paint. Alternator and carb were installed on the engine dress line at vehicle assembly plants.

Title: Re: Upper dip stick tube painted ?
Post by: KevinW on August 12, 2023, 05:00:31 PM

Thanks William!  I am close to installing my dipstick on my original 327 engine and now I know the correct finish!

Title: Re: Upper dip stick tube painted ?
Post by: DONCZ28 on August 13, 2023, 02:35:54 PM

Thanks William !