Technical looking for a flexible oil dipstick for my 455 olds engine

im looking for a flexible oil dipstick with rubber o rings for my 1972 olds 455 engine im putting in my 1956 oldsmobile... a part number or a link would be great.. thanks

 

Did you check with Lokar?

 

i did i typed in 455 olds and it popped up one but off to the side it said small block chevy...so i wrote them and asked about it we will see what they say...if not i guess i will use a after market solid one and put some sealant on it before i pound it in

 

Aftermarket ones are made from thin tube and will bend before they are fully in. Get a original one made from US steel.

 

Good discussion here on realoldspower, looks like the Lokar ED-5008 with slight modification works good

http://realoldspower.prophpbb.com/topic693.html

 

thanks

 

What is wrong with the original dipstick tube? I have 455 in my convertible, and the original tube works fine for me.

 

i just wanted a sure seal...but after reading all the horror storys on the customized flex one im back to the original and some sealant...

 

I really don't know why you would need sealant on the tube. I've run a freaking lot of Olds 350's and 455's and never had a dipstick tube leak.

 

Please advise............where can I buy aftermarket part "A" that I do not really need but the magazines convinced me I should purchase only to sell it later for $20 at a swapmeet?.................Are we clear here? Usually OEM parts like this are BETTER than most of the stuff you see in glossy mags.