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jonesieboy

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1978 Ford 460 oil dipstick length???
« on: April 09, 2016, 07:21:34 AM »
I just built up my Ford 460 and the machine shop tossed my orig. oil dipstick. The sheath is on the front of the motor just above impeller cover. Does anyone know how long the dipstick should be???
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Re: 1978 Ford 460 oil dipstick length???
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2016, 07:56:59 AM »
Quote from: jonesieboy on April 09, 2016, 07:21:34 AM
I just built up my Ford 460 and the machine shop tossed my orig. oil dipstick. The sheath is on the front of the motor just above impeller cover. Does anyone know how long the dipstick should be???

What oil pan and capacity.

Is there oil in it yet?

Hint: a ten quart pan does not hold ten quarts.

GT
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If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

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shadow3621

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Re: 1978 Ford 460 oil dipstick length???
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2016, 09:40:34 PM »
I have the same engine with a regular oil pan. I can check the length for you in the morning, if you like.


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Re: 1978 Ford 460 oil dipstick length???
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2016, 08:31:44 AM »
Shadow, Great sounds good, I would appreciate that.

GT, I have a 6 Qt. Pan full of break in oil.

CJ
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Re: 1978 Ford 460 oil dipstick length???
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2016, 08:36:47 AM »
Quote from: jonesieboy on April 10, 2016, 08:31:44 AM
Shadow, Great sounds good, I would appreciate that.

GT, I have a 6 Qt. Pan full of break in oil.

CJ

If it's full,  shove a welding rod  (or a straightened wire coat hanger) down the tube and measure it.

Might be oversimplification,  but it will work.......

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM
If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

Quote from: IRRebel on June 11, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Time to man up and yank it John!  :banghead:
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Re: 1978 Ford 460 oil dipstick length???
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2016, 09:10:13 AM »
Leave it off an inside boat... put a vacuum plug over the spout as it will eliminate the leak/drip.   
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Re: 1978 Ford 460 oil dipstick length???
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2016, 11:30:11 AM »
OK, I will use both suggestions, thanks guys I appreciate your help.
CJ 
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2016, 12:10:11 PM »
Sorry this took so long, been on the road with work. I measured the dipstick length at 18 and a quarter inches from the top of the cap to the tip of the dipstick.


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