How long is your dipstick? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kcsa75 · 02-09-2013, 03:15 PM

I have a first generation 350 with a stock pan. When I change the oil it shows that I'm overfilling when I put in five quarts of oil. I'm thinking the dipstick is too long and not giving an accurate reading.

Your thoughts?

**derotoreut** · 02-09-2013, 03:31 PM

I believe the stock GM dipstick is 6" long from the shoulder (where it meets the block) to the full line, and 7" from the shoulder to the empty line. I went through this because I have a 7-quart pan on my 383 stroker and checked it out when I changed over to the large pan size.

Daner · 02-09-2013, 04:56 PM

Your mind might be in the gutter when..... lol

BrutonLS1 · 02-09-2013, 05:15 PM

"Now that's thinkin' with your dipstick Jimmie!"
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**yote1234** · 02-09-2013, 05:22 PM

hey! lets keep it clean.... hehehehe

71K20chevy · 02-09-2013, 05:28 PM

An innocent guy posts a subject and every else's bad minds chime in

To answer your question, mine's 18 1/2 inches.

SS Tim · 02-09-2013, 06:05 PM

Here are all of them from the 46-72 parts book in case you need to ID something laying around.

68gmsee · 02-09-2013, 06:41 PM

Is that 5 quarts with a filter change? Just making sure...

shawno72 · 02-09-2013, 06:42 PM

Long enough to get oily

MikeyMan · 02-09-2013, 09:15 PM

Everytime I put 5 full quarts in after an oil & filter change, it would read over the full mark. That's been the case with every stock SB Chevy motor I've had.

Now I put in 4.5 quarts and the level reads between the marks. After I burn/leak a little, then I add that leftover 1/2 quart.

5 full quarts probably came from the old days of punch top oil cans, you poured it all in. Probably doesn't hurt anyting. With the plastic re-sealable jugs today, just use the amount needed.

Andy4639 · 02-09-2013, 09:47 PM

My 305 will read over full until I crank it up and run it to get the oil filter full. Most of the time though I fill the filter up before I install it then crank it.

kcsa75 · 02-10-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Is that 5 quarts with a filter change? Just making sure...

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Here are all of them from the 46-72 parts book in case you need to ID something laying around.

Thanks. This should help. I'll do some measuring in the morning.

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Long enough to get oily

Kind of reminds me of that old joke about two guys standing on the river bank taking a leak. First guys says "man, that water's cold." Second guy responds: "Yep, and it's deep too!"

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

**oldiron** · 02-10-2013, 04:27 AM

The size of the oil filter also makes a differance. There are long and short versions of oil filters. The long filter will give you the correct oil level on the dipstick.

MikeyMan · 02-10-2013, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldiron

The size of the oil filter also makes a differance. There are long and short versions of oil filters. The long filter will give you the correct oil level on the dipstick.

Good Point.

I liked to use the old PF35, even on my cars. Holds a couple extra swigs of oil. Some of the new filters today are quite stubby.

PanelDeland · 02-10-2013, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71k20chevy

an innocent guy posts a subject and every else's bad minds chime in

To answer your question, mine's 18 1/2 inches.

porn star!!

02-09-2013, 03:15 PM	#1
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	How long is your dipstick? I have a first generation 350 with a stock pan. When I change the oil it shows that I'm overfilling when I put in five quarts of oil. I'm thinking the dipstick is too long and not giving an accurate reading. Your thoughts? __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

02-09-2013, 03:31 PM	#2
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: How long is your dipstick? I believe the stock GM dipstick is 6" long from the shoulder (where it meets the block) to the full line, and 7" from the shoulder to the empty line. I went through this because I have a 7-quart pan on my 383 stroker and checked it out when I changed over to the large pan size. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

02-09-2013, 04:56 PM	#3
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02-09-2013, 05:28 PM	#6
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: How long is your dipstick? An innocent guy posts a subject and every else's bad minds chime in To answer your question, mine's 18 1/2 inches. __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

02-09-2013, 06:05 PM	#7
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02-09-2013, 06:41 PM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: How long is your dipstick? Is that 5 quarts with a filter change? Just making sure... __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

02-09-2013, 06:42 PM	#9
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: How long is your dipstick? Long enough to get oily __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-09-2013, 09:15 PM	#10
MikeyMan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.W. Chicago, IL. Posts: 317	Re: How long is your dipstick? Everytime I put 5 full quarts in after an oil & filter change, it would read over the full mark. That's been the case with every stock SB Chevy motor I've had. Now I put in 4.5 quarts and the level reads between the marks. After I burn/leak a little, then I add that leftover 1/2 quart. 5 full quarts probably came from the old days of punch top oil cans, you poured it all in. Probably doesn't hurt anyting. With the plastic re-sealable jugs today, just use the amount needed.

02-09-2013, 09:47 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: How long is your dipstick? My 305 will read over full until I crank it up and run it to get the oil filter full. Most of the time though I fill the filter up before I install it then crank it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-10-2013, 04:27 AM	#13
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: How long is your dipstick? The size of the oil filter also makes a differance. There are long and short versions of oil filters. The long filter will give you the correct oil level on the dipstick. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg



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