Calibrating a dipstick on a 351C

WHTNUKL · 08-30-1999, 09:09 PM

I have a 351C with a dipstick with 2 marks on it. I put it next to what I thought was a "calibrated" dipstick and the lower mark (away from the handle) lined up pretty close. The upper mark appears to be put there by someone specifically for this engine. The question comes when I put in a 1/2 quart more than the "calibrated" mark, yet the oil pressure goes to "0" for a second when braking hard at low revs.

I plan on removing the oil pan and putting in one with baffles and windage tray, but would like to calibrate the dipstick while the pan's off. Ideas?

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Dark Knight · 08-31-1999, 08:47 AM

yeah, drain the oil, change the filter, put how much oil in that is called for.. 5 quarts? start it up...run for awhile to get oil in filter, shut it off, then mark level on dipstick...

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PKRWUD · 08-31-1999, 02:04 PM

Bingo !

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WHTNUKL · 08-31-1999, 07:22 PM

Thanx for the reply. Unfortunately, it's an oversized pan with no markings. The pan came with the car when I bought it. I have no idea what it's supposed to have in it. Any other ideas or do I need to wait until I get a new pan?

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08-30-1999, 09:09 PM	#1
WHTNUKL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 8	Calibrating a dipstick on a 351C I have a 351C with a dipstick with 2 marks on it. I put it next to what I thought was a "calibrated" dipstick and the lower mark (away from the handle) lined up pretty close. The upper mark appears to be put there by someone specifically for this engine. The question comes when I put in a 1/2 quart more than the "calibrated" mark, yet the oil pressure goes to "0" for a second when braking hard at low revs. I plan on removing the oil pan and putting in one with baffles and windage tray, but would like to calibrate the dipstick while the pan's off. Ideas? ------------------ White knuckle rides require an "E" ticket, please.

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08-31-1999, 08:47 AM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	yeah, drain the oil, change the filter, put how much oil in that is called for.. 5 quarts? start it up...run for awhile to get oil in filter, shut it off, then mark level on dipstick... ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302, performer 3.55's, underdrives shorties and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

08-31-1999, 02:04 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Bingo ! ------------------ RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!! '64 Falcon/Ranchero: 302+.040, 10.5:1, .475", 282 Dur., Perf. RPM, Holley 750 Dbl Pumper, MSD, 4-Spd., 8.8 w/3.73 posi. = 12.888 @109 MPH

08-31-1999, 07:22 PM	#4
WHTNUKL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 8	Thanx for the reply. Unfortunately, it's an oversized pan with no markings. The pan came with the car when I bought it. I have no idea what it's supposed to have in it. Any other ideas or do I need to wait until I get a new pan? ------------------ White knuckle rides require an "E" ticket, please.