The 55 Corvette 265 oil dipstick fig. A measures 17 3/4 and B measures 19. a two piece.
The oil tube diameter end that goes in to the block is 3/8 for 55 Corvette.
The oil tube is 6 1/4 long for 55 Corvette , is nearly straight.( this is the engine with out the oil filter)
The 56 oil tube diameter end that goes in to the block is 7/16. for the 265 and 283 engine and is curved.
The tube is 8 1/2 long for the 56- 265 with oil filter and all 283 engines .
Beginning in 56 the oil stick had a small logo "M" stamped in to the handle and also two piece.
PS. Notice that the truck #3739830 is the same as 58 Corvette.
The oil tube diameter end that goes in to the block is 3/8 for 55 Corvette.
The oil tube is 6 1/4 long for 55 Corvette , is nearly straight.( this is the engine with out the oil filter)
The 56 oil tube diameter end that goes in to the block is 7/16. for the 265 and 283 engine and is curved.
The tube is 8 1/2 long for the 56- 265 with oil filter and all 283 engines .
Beginning in 56 the oil stick had a small logo "M" stamped in to the handle and also two piece.
PS. Notice that the truck #3739830 is the same as 58 Corvette.
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