I'm second guessing my dip stick now, also. I appreciate the measurements
but I'm still not clear where my "Full" should be on my dip stick.
Maybe this question would clear it up for some of us. What should the
measured length of the dip stick be if you measure from the bottom of the
"stop/seating ring" at the timing cover to the top of the "correct oil
level" in the oil pan - no matter what oil pan is used? "Correct oil level"
to me is when the top of the oil in the pan is not too high on the crank,
but sufficient to not be "slung" out of the way of the pump pick-up on
turns. This would be the place where "Full" would be on the dip stick, would
it not?
All the Best,
FunbeamChuck
----- Original Message -----
From: "David or Gary" <wwwdg@webtv.net>
To: "Theodore Brown" <tbrown@midcoast.com>
Cc: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: Dipstick Problems, Take Two
The original dip stick & tube measurements are:
Stick - 24 7/16" from the tip to the inside top of the "bell" cover/dust
guard.
Oil "add" mark 1 1/8" from tip, oil "full" mark 2" from tip.
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Tube - 15 15/16" overall. 14 3/4" from the top of the "stop/seating
ring" (were it goes into the timing gear cover) to the top of the tube.
7 5/16" from the top of the tube to the center of the "mounting wing".
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With the stick installed in the tube, the tip of the stick protrudes 9
1/2" out of the end of the tube. (measured from the tip of the stick to
the bottom of the tube "stop/seating ring")
David Franchi
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