Correct LA 360 Dipstick???
OK, tech question:
Not sure how I overlooked this over the years, but I was checking my oil and it read WAY overfull. I only ever put 5 quarts and a standard size filter on it. I was due an oil change (once a year) so I changed it, actually checking this time.
I put 4 quarts in it and it's already over full. Granted, I haven't started it, but even after the filter is primed there is no way I am getting a 5th quart in that sump (at least, not according to the dipstick).
1977 360 block, stock oil pan, with a tray welded in. I was thinking maybe my dipstick wasn't the correct one for the pan?? Below are some pics to show what I've got. With only the 4 quarts in, the level is already past the "F" in full.
Note height of dipstick tube:
With 4 quarts it is already past the "F".
Overall dipstick length:
OK, tech question:
Not sure how I overlooked this over the years, but I was checking my oil and it read WAY overfull. I only ever put 5 quarts and a standard size filter on it. I was due an oil change (once a year) so I changed it, actually checking this time.
I put 4 quarts in it and it's already over full. Granted, I haven't started it, but even after the filter is primed there is no way I am getting a 5th quart in that sump (at least, not according to the dipstick).
1977 360 block, stock oil pan, with a tray welded in. I was thinking maybe my dipstick wasn't the correct one for the pan?? Below are some pics to show what I've got. With only the 4 quarts in, the level is already past the "F" in full.
Note height of dipstick tube:
With 4 quarts it is already past the "F".
Overall dipstick length: