Stock it's 38in but I have a replacement.
What's the length from the block down ?
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anyone?
I do not know the dimension you ask for. I will however explain how I set up my dipstick since I an using an aftermarket large capacity pan. I believe the pan is a 10 quart pan. I run 9 quarts. I filled it up with 8 quarts and marked the stick. I added one more quart and marked it again. I now have an 8 quart mark and a 9 quart mark. You should be able to do the same with a stock pan too as long as you find out how much oil it is supposed to hold. Hope this helps
Rick,
On mine, it's 11-7/8" from the block to the end of the dipstick.
John
On mine, it's 11-7/8" from the block to the end of the dipstick.
John
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quote:Originally posted by Rick:
Stock it's 38in but I have a replacement.
What's the length from the block down ?
I'm not sure what dimension you are looking for?
The distance the stick goes into the block is simply going to be the difference between the length of the dipstick and the tube isn't it?
I'm trying to confirm what I have from Locar is correct. So measuring from where it begins at the block I have the following:
Tube length is 9 3/4
high mark is at 11
Low mark is at 12 1/4
Total extension of the dipstick past the block is 12 1/2
thanks for all the feedback
Tube length is 9 3/4
high mark is at 11
Low mark is at 12 1/4
Total extension of the dipstick past the block is 12 1/2
thanks for all the feedback
I haven't had a standard dipsick setup here in 20 years. Sorry. Can't help.
Correct- and the stock measurements are right for both stock 5-qt pans AND Aviaid/Armando 10-qt pans. The pan bottoms are the same depth so the dipsticks will read correctly. On drag-race pans with deep sumps- a stock or custom stick will not be correct without work.
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.
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.