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Offline gsal

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Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« on: April 07, 2018, 01:54:53 AM »
I need an engine oil dipstick for my 401

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2018, 07:36:19 AM »
GM used several different dipsticks on the 401 engines. The differences were due to the various oil pans - rear sump, middle sump, etc. Is your 401 in a ‘65 Gran Sport ?

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2018, 12:11:07 PM »
Hi Dan, It is an AC car. The dipstick is actually fine but it is missing the piece that seals it at the block. Any suggestions if you do not have one ?  Thanks for the reply.  Al

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2018, 12:16:23 PM »
Dan,  On another note I have a question. I have a dual quad set up for a 401. The manifold is fine and the carbs need rebuilt. I do not have the linkage. I am looking to sell it and am not sure what it's worth . Any ideas ?  Thanks again.

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2018, 12:45:05 PM »
Al,PM sent.    Dan
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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2018, 07:08:51 PM »
Al, the rubber seal can be replaced. There's a dimple in the stick.... flatten that enough to allow the metal cap to slide over it, replace the rubber with some tubing the correct size, then slide the metal cap back and use a punch to restore the dimple.

Prices for the 2x4 manifolds keep going up. $400-$550 is common. Carb pricing depends on condition, could be a few hundred each if they're decent. Linkage is reproduced, and the fuel lines were also but don't know if they are still available.
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66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2018, 01:27:14 AM »
Thanks Walt. I will check that out.

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2018, 05:02:30 AM »
Prices for the 2x4 manifolds keep going up. $400-$550 is common. Carb pricing depends on condition, could be a few hundred each if they're decent. Linkage is reproduced, and the fuel lines were also but don't know if they are still available.

From what I have seen on eBay recently $500 would be a minimum for a nice intake. Have seen them going for up to $750.

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2018, 09:56:21 AM »

  The last three on eBay have gone for $720 to $785. 

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2018, 07:35:11 PM »
Back to the dipstick. What is the part number of the 401 stick? Had several, don't remember if they are for a center sump pan or a rear sump pan
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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2018, 09:04:49 PM »
Not sure of the number. I'll check. It is a rear sump pan. Thanks

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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2018, 10:24:58 PM »
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Re: Oil dipstick needed for a 401
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2018, 11:13:55 AM »
Russ Martin sells a stainless steel dipstick, $33
http://centervilleautorepair.com/
Walt K
Eastern Pa

66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
79 Turbo Regal