Dipstick tube orientation
 

After searching through 3 pages on the dipstick tube for these cars I still have not found my answer.

When I press my new dipstick tube into my 69 400 block, which way does the bend in the dipstick tube go? Pictures would be as great as words :D

On mine the bend had to go towards the block so it would be on the inside of the header flange.

Yes, the top of the tube should aim forward and be tucked close to the block IIRC.

Ron.

I do not judge others by their dipstick tube orientation. Doh!

But yes, just like the two responses above. In towards the block, angled forward.

If your short block is already assembled, you may have to pull your main cap off to stuff the tube in. The tube goes in skinny end first from the crankcase side until the flared end of the tube bottoms out just inside the pan rail. The main cap usually gets in the way of this install. No big deal to pull one cap, tho, as long as you are careful not to damage a newly exposed main bearing journal with an errant tap of the hammer.

I apologize if this isn't what you are asking. I would post pics, but I pulled the tube out of my other disassembled block so that the shop can compare it with others and find the tube to my other block that just got bored. Concerning the gentle bend, I agree with other posts that it seems to be a matter of exhaust component clearance.

I will be picking my block up from the machine shop Friday and I ordered a new stainless steel dipstick tube from our host. I wanted to find out proper orientation before I begin assembly