1968 340 oil capacity

You mean above the k frame? Can not see that.

It's on the bottom. You can't miss it.
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Does the dip stick come out easy enough to cut it?
The tube is an interference fit. Maybe the best way to take it out would be gently rocking and tugging with needle nose vise grips.

I'll get measurements for you in the morning.