Engine-oil dipstick tube

[ken98k]

The dipstick tube broke off on my 74 CJ5 w/AMC 304 , so I bought a new tube and dipstick and tube from Morris 4x4.
I managed to get the broken part out fo the b,lock but I can't seem to get the new part to go in all the way. It seems to stop about a 1/2" short of where it should be.
I've buggered this new tube up now so I ordered another.
Does anyone have any tips to ease the installation?

 

[Purple77CJ7]

The aftermarket tubes don't fit the block. Try Bulltear.com theirs fit. They specialize in AMC stuff.

 

[Jimbos76cj]

The dipstick tube broke off on my 74 CJ5 w/AMC 304 , so I bought a new tube and dipstick and tube from Morris 4x4.
I managed to get the broken part out fo the b,lock but I can't seem to get the new part to go in all the way. It seems to stop about a 1/2" short of where it should be.
I've buggered this new tube up now so I ordered another.
Does anyone have any tips to ease the installation?

I'm sure the pan is still on but I would mic the diameter of the new tube and try to find a drill that is the same size or just a tad smaller and run it threw the old hole.. Or if that's not an option take some sand paper and try to reduce the diameter of the new tube a little, grease it up and dead blow hammer it in.

 

[Purple77CJ7]

I read an article were some one used a boxend wrench that would fit over the tube down to the bump in the tube. Then hit the wrench with a hammer to drive it in. Do like stated early about sanding and lube the tube. I went trough two tubes before I bought the right one. Mashed and bent them both.

 

[Johnboy]

Had same problem with my amc 360 when i ran it bought new dipstick and tube broke the first one bought another same issue but didnt brake it kinda bent the tube a little as knocked it in made it go right in and just bent it back once it was securly in.