Reply to "dipstick length for a 351c"

panteradougMember

quote:
Originally posted by desert_detomaso:
quote:
On drag-race pans with deep sumps- a stock or custom stick will not be correct without work.

I've heard this before, and it leaves me confused every time.

Isn't the critical factor for proper oil-fill the level of the TOP of the oil in relation to the crankshaft?

How much oil is below that level is of no importance.

Whether a stock five quart oilpan or an aftermarket 8-10 quart oilpan makes no difference.

The crank doesn't move. The dipstick (and its markings) doesn't move. Just the bottom of the oilpan moves.

A properly marked dipstick will remain properly marked, regardless of the oilpan depth.

Flame suit on.

You are correct. Don't sweat it.

7/3/144:06 PM

<ul id="{%=id%}ButtonGroup" class="button-group h-popup-buttons even-button-group even-1">
    <li id="{%=id%}Okay_buttonContainer"><a id="{%=id%}Okay" href="javascript:void(0);" class="button success no-margin-bottom h-alert-modal-ok-button" role="button">OK</a><script type="text/javascript">
        (function() {
            function {%=id%}Okay_click(event, data) {
            {%=id%}Popup.hide();
        }
        
                $('#{%=id%}Okay').on('click', {%=id%}Okay_click);
        })();
    </script></li></ul><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="close-reveal-modal" aria-label="Close Modal">&#215;</a><div class="last-modal-focus focus-utility-element" tabindex="0"></div>
</div>
<script type="text/javascript">
        (function() {
            {%=id%}Popup = new SS.Popup.ModalPopup('{%=id%}');
        })();
    </script>

Skip to main content

Membership Required

Remove From Your Block List

Manage Follow Preferences

Block

Please wait...