What Trans Dipstick and Tube? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pontitruck · 02-13-2019, 10:33 PM

Guys,
What are you using for the transmission dipstick and tube for a 65 5.3 with a 4l60e?
Thanks

**bigmoe** · 02-14-2019, 08:03 AM

I'm planning to use the one I got from the transmission's donor, a 2008 1500 Silverado. I haven't mounted the cab yet though but wasn't anticipating any problems.

**mongocanfly** · 02-14-2019, 08:33 AM

Yeah I was just wondering what's wrong with the stock one......is it a clearance issue?

**Wgesnerjr** · 02-14-2019, 10:00 AM

When I got my motor and trans (2003 Tahoe, 5.3 Flex, 4L60E) the dipstick tube had been broken at the mounting tab that goes under the transmission bolt. I got a new one from a GM dealer and used the original dip stick.

It has cleared the cab and A/C unit on my 85 C10 with no issue.

Pontitruck · 02-14-2019, 10:46 PM

Thanks guys, I don't have one and was wondering what worked on the 60-66 models.

BR3W CITY · 02-15-2019, 12:55 AM

I've had the regular truck version and the van version. Same thing just the length difference. The truck version hides away a bit, the van version is easier to check without leaning over all the way, but sticks out over the passenger side a bit.

**Clyde65** · 02-15-2019, 09:45 PM

I used an fbody, it puts the handle tight to the passenger side of the motor.

Can you see the red handle??

**bigmoe** · 02-16-2019, 12:04 AM

When you do get a dipstick it should read full when the fluid is even with the pan gasket.

02-13-2019, 10:33 PM	#1
Pontitruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South of the Indy 500 Posts: 116	What Trans Dipstick and Tube? Guys, What are you using for the transmission dipstick and tube for a 65 5.3 with a 4l60e? Thanks

02-14-2019, 08:03 AM	#2
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 953	Re: What Trans Dipstick and Tube? I'm planning to use the one I got from the transmission's donor, a 2008 1500 Silverado. I haven't mounted the cab yet though but wasn't anticipating any problems.

02-14-2019, 08:33 AM	#3
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02-14-2019, 10:00 AM	#4
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: What Trans Dipstick and Tube? When I got my motor and trans (2003 Tahoe, 5.3 Flex, 4L60E) the dipstick tube had been broken at the mounting tab that goes under the transmission bolt. I got a new one from a GM dealer and used the original dip stick. It has cleared the cab and A/C unit on my 85 C10 with no issue. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

02-14-2019, 10:46 PM	#5
Pontitruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South of the Indy 500 Posts: 116	Re: What Trans Dipstick and Tube? Thanks guys, I don't have one and was wondering what worked on the 60-66 models.

02-15-2019, 12:55 AM	#6
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What Trans Dipstick and Tube? I've had the regular truck version and the van version. Same thing just the length difference. The truck version hides away a bit, the van version is easier to check without leaning over all the way, but sticks out over the passenger side a bit. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-15-2019, 09:45 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: What Trans Dipstick and Tube? I used an fbody, it puts the handle tight to the passenger side of the motor. Can you see the red handle?? Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 02-15-2019 at 09:54 PM.

02-16-2019, 12:04 AM	#8
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 953	Re: What Trans Dipstick and Tube? When you do get a dipstick it should read full when the fluid is even with the pan gasket.



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