[DeTomaso] GTS Stock Oil capacity and dipstick length.

[asajay at asajay.com]

More info:

The tube length is 24 3/4 from the point it inserts to the block, to  
the point where the dipstick goes in.  The ford parts book says it  
should be 18 1/4".  I don't think we are six inches off (but I could  
be wrong).

Does anyone know if the Hall stainless tube was meant to be "cut to length?"

For now, we are going to drain the pan (it -is- a stock pan, I got  
under and gave it the once over), then refill with five quarts and  
probably start hacking the tube off.

Any more thoughts?
Asa Jay


Quoting 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
>
>
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