[DeTomaso] GTS Stock Oil capacity and dipstick length.

[asajay at asajay.com]

Hey all,

I'm at Steve Harrell's house.  The test drive yielded a bunch of  
smoke, continously.  I think we've over-filled the crankcase.  Steve  
did a wonderful job of detailing the car, but when he went to chane  
oil and filter, he put what amounts to 10 quarts in, (8 oil and two  
additives).

To me, the pan looks stock, not extra capacity.  Here is the problem.

The dipstick reads full with 10 quarts, and didn't read anything until  
he got that much into it.  The dipstick measures at 37 3/4 inches,  
which is within 1/4 of the recommended 38 inches.  So why is it  
overfull and reading just right on the dipstick?

The only other clue I have is that the dipstick tube was replaced with  
a Hall unit many many years ago.  Was the Hall unit a different length?

Was there a different pan put on GTS?
Was a different length tube put on GTS?
Is a different length dipstick needed for GTS?

We are going to jack it up so I can get a proper look, but initially  
it all looks stock.  Any feedback I can get while we are back in the  
garage would be helpful.

Thanks,
Asa Jay