The tube for the dip stick is not screwed in. It is pressed in. Just pick
drill bit that is a snug fit inside the tube. Push it in, grip the tube w/
a vice-grip pliers, and whack the pliers w/ a hammer. The tube will pop
right out. At least this is true for 3000 engines.
John Snyder
> Anyone know what thread size and count is on the small tube which guides
> the
> dipstick into the block. During a recent engine rebuild I discovered
> some
> pretty mangled threads on mine to the extent that I can't get a good
> count.
> TIA, Jack
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