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Dipstick Plug For 5.0 Swap

Ponyman66

Ponyman66

Yak, yak, yak
Just thought I'd pass this bit of info along to help out anyone doing a 5.0 swap into their car. Most folks doing, or contemplating this swap, know you need to move the dipstick location from the side of the block into the timing chain cover in order to match the front sump pan. The solution I've found that most folks are doing in order to plug the block hole is driving a wooden dowel into the hole. I'm not trying to insult those who've taken this route, after all it is quick, easy and super cheap. This solution just never sat too well with me when it came to doing my block though. I believe part of the reasoning for people using a piece of wood has been due to difficulty in locating a suitable metal plug (basically, a very small diameter freeze plug).


To save everyone from the frustration of trying to find a proper plug, here's the info:

3/8" diameter plug, NAPA p/n 3812185, cost- 0.72 each! It taps in snug just like it was meant to be there!

Now, no more reasons to jam a stick in the hole! :yah
 
I found one when I removed the plug from the timing cover...used it in the block. Timing covers that were drilled but not used are few and far between from what I found.

That is good info you have...much cleaner than the dowel.
 
Good info. I know some folks have tapped the hole & put a pipe plug in. Since I have a 5.0 block that will be going in (some day!), this will be an easier solution.
 
I am doing a 5.0 swap and this will help. I was wondering about the dowel and whether there was a better option.

Thanks.

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I had almost given up and considered tapping and installing a threaded plug too. I knew they were out there...somewhere! Glad the info has been helpful.

BTW, one caution. Because the hole is the same diameter all the way into the block, just tap it in until flush. It is possible to tap it all the way through!
 
"RapidRabbit" said:
I am doing a 5.0 swap and this will help. I was wondering about the dowel and whether there was a better option.

Thanks.

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a piece of dowel was all that I used. I used one that was a nice snug fit and tapped it in -- then it will swell some when it gets saturated with oil. Never had an oil leak from there...now if I can only seal up the rear main, I'd be happy.
 
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