Question about oil seal around dipstick on 360

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1968 Dart 270

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Hi guys,I have a 68 dart with a 360 in it. noticed when I checked my oil that the tube is loose and wiggles back and forth then I pull out the dipstick. It appears to be leaking oil from around the seal too after the car is running. Oil is at proper level. Anybody here dealt with this issue? Is there any o ring around the end of the tube? Any tips on replacing it?
 
Supposed to be a press fit. You'll have to use a glue or sealer of your choice. It still has to have a certain amount of "press fit" to even work with an o-ring. You could put an o-ring on, but, doesn't stop the tube from being loose. Or buy all new and start over.
 
Wait…. What? Is it leaking where the tube enters the block? (Sealer needs to be used)
Or the dipstick enters the tube? (Blow by or leaking rubber seal on the…. What the heck do you call that shoulder below the handle and above the stick?)
 
Syleng1 said:
Wait…. What? Is it leaking where the tube enters the block? (Sealer needs to be used)
Or the dipstick enters the tube? (Blow by or leaking rubber seal on the…. What the heck do you call that shoulder below the handle and above the stick?)
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That would be your love handles.
 
Should just be a press fit into the block, but I have seen a few tubes crack in this area. if it's pushing oil out of the top of the tube or pushing the dipstick up you have excessive crank case pressure. Are you running a pcv valve?
 
Clean the part of the tube that goes into the block really well, and "tin" it with solder, wipe excess solder, sand as nec, reinstall in block using a small box or open-end wrench over the tube to tap on.
 
Syleng1 said:
Wait…. What? Is it leaking where the tube enters the block? (Sealer needs to be used)
Or the dipstick enters the tube? (Blow by or leaking rubber seal on the…. What the heck do you call that shoulder below the handle and above the stick?)
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Where the tube enters the block. No,it’s not blowing oil out the top of the dipstick.
 
Oval it a little bit below the flange with a vise grip. Dry everything then put RTV below the flange and install it.
 
If you can get the tube out easily, remove it and clean it with lacquer thinner. Inspect the tube to be sure it is not cracked. If all looks good, use a Q-Tip and lacquer thinner to clean the hole in the block. Use RTV on the outside of the tube and insert it into the block and leave it alone for 24 hours. At this point you should be good to go.
 
All tubes of such nature should be anchored at the top. Mistake on Ma's part
 
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