The last dipstick tube I bought came from the local Chrysler / Plymouth
dealer - it's been a few years ago, but that's the first call I'd make.
Chris
72 Lebaron etc.
----- Original Message -----
From: "ronald" <ronald@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Part number for '68 dipstick tube
> Dipstick tubes are created equal for chrylser 440 engines. The only
> exception is the motorhomes which necessarily have long tubes in sticks to
> read from the front of the vehicle. But any stick and tube from any 440
> should work, and you can ask for one for a 77 and probably get one from
any
> major rebuilder like PAW. They advertise in the auto magazines. Give em
a
> call and I am certain they will help; you out. Good luck, Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Ulander" <ulander@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 12:04 PM
> Subject: RE: IML: Part number for '68 dipstick tube
>
>
> > Everyone-
> >
> > I've consulted my '68 parts catalog to find the part numbers that Jim
> needs
> > (per the attached email) but don't find them listed. Does anyone out
> there
> > have a more exhaustive catalog that might help him out?
> >
> > Michael Ulander
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of J. Stacey
> > Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 8:55 AM
> > To: Imperial Mailing List
> > Subject: IML: Part number for '68 dipstick tube
> >
> >
> > Greetings folks,
> >
> > If someone has a '68 parts catalog, I would appreciate getting the part
> > number for the dipstick tube and dipstick (my '73 parts catalog calls
them
> > "TUBE, oil level indicator" and "INDICATOR, oil level". They are in
> Section
> > 10-03-4).
> >
> > Background: When I bought my '73 Lebaron it had a '68 440 HP engine in
it.
> > The dipstick tube was in rough shape and eventually I broke it, but I
> don't
> > know if it (and the dipstick itself) were originally from the '68 engine
> or
> > the '73 car! According to the Year One website, the '70 and later
> > tubes/sticks are different than 68/69.
> >
> > I am also wondering if the calibration of the dipstick will be messed up
> by
> > interchanging tubes but not sticks!
> >
> > I think what I want is a '73 tube & stick as long as the calibration is
> > still accurate. When it comes right down to it, I don't really know if
> the
> > tube & stick I had was indicating properly!
> >
> > In addition to the part number, if anyone knows the difference between
> these
> > tubes/sticks, I would appreciate being enlightened!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim Stacey
> > '73 4drht slowly going back together
> > Near Toronto
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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