Is there a source for stainless or aluminum dip stick tubes (small block)

[340six]

I have a stock factory one but is installed and I had it trippe plated.
It's to long for the indicator (stick)
I don't want to cut the one installed. And lost my plating shop. So was hopping some one sells one that don't need paint

 

[jos51700]

Can you install a longer stick in your handle?

 

[340six]

Can you install a longer stick in your handle?

Yes.
The one I have was ordered by a mopar dealership and was supposed to be a match. Yes 2 separate parts ordered. I did not know tube was to long until afterwards. Put oil in none on stick.
I don't really want to cut tube in car andv always brake them when I remove them. I am sure that it will be extra hard since triple plated.
Last resort will be a painted longer indicator. But what one to get is also a mystery.

 

[JDMopar]

You could cut the shiny tube with a mini tubing cutter made for tight spots if you knew how much to cut off. Wrap where you need to make the cut with masking tape so you don't scratch the chrome while you spin the cutter. I know good and well that you have a gun cleaning kit! Insert a rod with a cleaning pad for maybe .223 down the tube before you cut, then pull it out after you make the cut and it will bring any particles from the cut with it. I know you don't want to cut the tube, but just wanted to throw that idea out there.

 

[Desoto291hemi]

Insert a bolt inside the tube before cutting and it will support the tube and keep it from trying to collapse
Then after the tube is cut
Just pull out the bolt with the cut piece with it
Easy as pie

Tommy

 

[j_anderson]

I bought one from Mancini. I didnt end up using it on the 360 I am building. Opted for one I could paint instead.