Oil Level ???

Posted by Tim Wildey on March 21, 1998 at 14:58:44

My 30 Tudor oil dipstick is 9 1/2" long from the bottom of the loop to the end of the stick. A previous owner decided to add one additional mark about 1" above the F mark.I have changed the oil by adding 4 1/2 pints as required.I have also changed the oil after removing the oil pan and replacing it.Les Andrew's Model A Mechanics Handbook advises me to add 5 quarts when a pan has been dropped.Soon, I ordered and received a new oil dipstick from Bratton's, part #A-6750 after measuring the new stick it is only 8" long.The markings on the new stick are 1/2" shorter than my original stick. Now my question to all of the Pro's. How MUCH oil goes into the Model A and what length dipstick is correct ? Also my A has anyways leaked to much oil from the rear main and flywheel/clutch housing.
Please Advise, Thanks
Tim Wildey
Wilmington, DE

Follow Ups:
Re: Oil Level ??? Mike Flanagan March 21, 1998 at 20:48:07(0)
Re: Oil Level ??? (Final Correction, Please Read) Tim Wildey March 21, 1998 at 16:04:41(1)
Re: Oil Level ? Experience H.L. Chauvin March 21, 1998 at 20:45:30(0)
Re: Oil Level ???(Corrected Information) Tim Wildey March 21, 1998 at 15:04:42(0)
Re: Oil Level ??? Tim Wildey March 21, 1998 at 15:01:44(0)

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