Kevco / Dipstick Issue

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I've installed a Kevco M-302 oil pan and my stock dipstick hits the pan and won't go all the way in . Do I simply modify the dipstick to work with this pan ? I've sent a message to Kevco but I haven't heard back yet . Kind of hoping others on here have encountered the same problem .
 
I've installed a Kevco M-302 oil pan and my stock dipstick hits the pan and won't go all the way in . Do I simply modify the dipstick to work with this pan ? I've sent a message to Kevco but I haven't heard back yet . Kind of hoping others on here have encountered the same problem .
Did you do a dry fit at all? I had this issue only when using it with a windage tray, it somehow forced it into the block and took a bunch of grinding. I was lucky I did a dry run or I would have been fucked. Hopefully you get it sorted out.

Jake
 
Try putting a slight bend in the last inch of the dipstick, so if it's just hitting the windage tray, the bend may guide it past. Try both ways.
 
I'm using a stock LA dipstick and I got a response from Kevco with the same recommendation that Inertia posted .
Hi I just posted a question under my member name small-block Duster after looking for quite a while about dipstick issues with small-block kevko oil pans. Where did your dipstick end terminate? With the dipstick I have for any dipstick that goes in the normal position into the block the dipstick runs into the front baffle in the oil pan. As far as I can tell that is above the oil level that is supposed to be in the pan. How did yours work out?
 
I put a small bend on the end of my dip stick towards the back of the block and that helped get it past the baffle . It still hits the baffles but it will move past it now . Good luck
 
Did you do a dry fit at all? I had this issue only when using it with a windage tray, it somehow forced it into the block and took a bunch of grinding. I was lucky I did a dry run or I would have been fucked. Hopefully you get it sorted out.

Jake
Yes I'm doing a dry fit now. Setting up the oiling system before we put the motor together. I'm starting to think I have the wrong dipstick that was for the truck pan that was on it. The one I have now doesn't look like a car style dipstick but I think it would work with possibly modification and re marking it. I don't have a windage tray but it looks like I'm going to have to drill a small hole in one of the internal braces or slosh guard or whatever it is. But I'm going to try to find a proper dipstick. I'm glad I found this out now!
 
Try putting a slight bend in the last inch of the dipstick, so if it's just hitting the windage tray, the bend may guide it past. Try both ways.
I don't have a windage tray but if I bend the dipstick it won't go into the oil. But if I keep it straight and drill into part of the internals of the pan it might work if I re mark it. I just hate having to drill into it.
 
What dipstick are you using? Stock magnum or stock LA?
Actually that's been part of my problem. I don't know what it is. It is a 79 360 supposedly from a truck. I bought it complete. I'm starting to think I have the wrong dipstick even for that. But my kevko pan has a cross brace right where the dipstick tries to go. I did a lot of searching but I couldn't find anything about the differences in dipsticks as far as cars and trucks go, but I have seen a few things on the forums now that indicate that they're not the same. I'm going to try to find an a body dipstick.
 
You just need a car dipstick. You should be able to get a chrome one from the local auto parts store. I think oreillys had mine in stock, probably a Mr gasket brand or similar.
 
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