[DeTomaso] Dipstick photos and measurements

[Jeff Detrich]

Thanks, Mike. So the next question is, if I follow the directions for the
Aviad Pan, where does it end up realtive to the dipstick in Mike's picture.
I would think it should fall in the same "safe" zone shown in the picture.
I think that was the original question starting this thread.

Jeff
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On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 7:53 PM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I wanted to generate both heat and light on this topic.   It seemed to me
> that the oil level would be a fair bit more than just 1/2 inch below the
> crankshaft throws.   So I set up my spare block, which has a stock crank
> installed, and my spare dipstick tube, and a tape measure.   I set the
> forward
> journal to its lowest position, then inserted both an unmodified 1972
> (too-long)
> dipstick, and a proper 38-inch dipstick, and set up my camera on a tripod
> to take good photos.
>
> I chose to focus on the tape measure, which had the dipstick markings ever
> so slightly out of focus.   To eliminate any confusion, I marked the
> dipsticks with masking tape.   The bottom of the upper tape line
> corresponds with
> the "Safe" marking, and the top of the lower tape line is positioned on the
> "Add" line.
>
> The fluid levels are substantially less than some would have you believe.
> This would help prevent the crank throws from splashing in the oil, while
> still providing plenty of oil to ensure the pickup doesn't get starved.
>
> Photos here:
>
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=36086
>
> Does anybody need any other measurements/photos?   I'm about to pull the
> crank and ship it to a Pantera owner in France, so speak now or forever
> hold
> your peace. :>)
>
> Cheers!
>
> Mike
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