Getting the entire engine in the roadster was way faster than getting the oil dip stick in the hole.

I have seen people have a similar issue but not clear on how it was resolved.

I can't get the dipstick past the first ring.
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Looks like it should go in further but no luck so far.

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This is a blueprint 302 engine.

Suggestions?