[Healeys] Full line on dipstick

[Chris Dimmock]

Hey guys, there are 2 dipstick configurations, with 2 block configurations.
The 'low dipstick' has the dipstick much lower in the block, and closer to the
firewall. Usually pre BJ8 3000's, but I don't know the cutover date...
The 'high' dipstick block has the round end of the dipstick ending between
spark plugs 1 and 2, and above the plugs. Usually BJ8's, certainly later ones,
but no idea of cutover date.
My BJ8 dipstick is just over 17 inches from the bottom to the stop collar. The
full line is 1.25 inch from the bottom.
Total length of the dipstick is 23 inches. Healey sumps hold a lot of oil....
Mark - yours sounds more like a low dipstick block???
Best
Chris

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> On 27 Feb 2014, at 11:38 am, "Mark Donaldson" <ardmorebusiness at xtra.co.nz>
wrote:
>
> Brian,
>
> My BJ8 dipstick is 17" total length.
> The MAX notch is 11" from the stop collar.
> That's the important measurement.
> Engine presently apart so I cannot check the oil level.
>
> Did you screw the sump plug back in after draining?   ;-)
>
> Mark
> Ardmore, NZ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Drab [mailto:bgdrab at eastlink.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, 27 February 2014 12:24 p.m.
> To: 'Healey List'
> Subject: [Healeys] Full line on dipstick
>
> I have just changed the oil and filter in my late BJ8. The filter has
> been
> changed to a spin on Napa filter. Both the shop manual and drivers
> manual
> say that after draining the oil and changing the filter it will take
> 7.5
> litres to fill the crankcase.
>
> After putting 7.25 litres of oil in, I checked the dipstick but there
> was
> nothing showing. I started the car, ran it for a few minutes, got 60
> lbs oil
> pressure then shut it off. After about 5 minutes I again checked the
> oil.
> There was a trace of oil on the bottom of the dipstick, well below the
> minimum line. Now I am wondering if I have an incorrect dipstick. By
> my
> calculations it will take about 9 litres of oil to fill this thing to
> the
> full line which I don't think is anywhere near correct.
>
> My question for the list is, Do I have the wrong dipstick and what is
> the
> correct length from the bottom of the dipstick to stop collar at the
> top.
> Mine measures 17".