Sanderson Headers Dipstick Install

[acstestinc]

I'm working to install Sanderson headers in my V8 Spyder.

With Sanderson headers the stock V8 oil pan dipstick won't work.

Has anyone converted to the block mounted dipstick rather than the Monza oil pan dipstick?

How do you remove the plug in the block for the block mounted dipstick?

Thanks
Paul

[Monza Harry]

Hey Paul is your block even drilled for a block mount dipstick? Some blocks I've dealt with have a small frost plug to block off the unwanted hole, those were the old blocks that were set up for either side chassis dependant. I thought they stopped drilling the unneeded holes around the mid'70's, That was a long time ago so I am foggy on these details. Harry

[acstestinc]

Yes the block is drill but it is blocked off with a small frost plug.

I solved the issue with 5/16 brake tubing cut to the correct length and bent to clear the headers.

All is good now.

Thanks

[572Camaro]

Paul, how well did the sanderson headers fit? I am wanting to purchase the same headers, but concerned about fitment. I have a 77 Monza Spyder

[acstestinc]

Had to dent two primaries, passenger side near inner wheel fender and the driver's side that wraps around the steering column.
(I didn't want to get into cutting and welding in a patch in the inner fender)
(Steering column dent may have been needed because I have power steering)

Also had to loosen the mount mounts and pry the engine over to the driver's side as far as a could get it and rotate one of the power steering hard lines feeding the steering box.

It was a bit of a job but well worth the results over the stock manifolds.

I also did a full wrap of all the tubes to keep under hood temps down.

Paul

[acstestinc]

One last thing:

Had to make up a new dipstick tube to clear the headers.

Paul

[572Camaro]

Thank you Paul. I especially appreciate the detail so I can plan ahead.