[DeTomaso] Dipstick photos and measurements

[Ken Green]

Asa,    
 
In all other Fords with a 351c, does the engine sit nose high?  If the dip stick is in the front, they may have compensated for the tilt of the engine???  Just wondering.
 
Ken

From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
To: detomaso at realbig.com 
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Dipstick photos and measurements

I think you should get a stock tube and dipstick for another Ford 
product that had the 351C, like a Torino, Mustang, LTD, etc.  And do a 
comparison.

That's what Bud Howard was doing (if I understand it correctly) and what 
I was planning to do here as well.  (once I get the materials together).

Although I will agree the level is probably supposed to be a bit lower 
than  a half inch.  Probably more like what you have shown in your 
photos but your photos almost look too shallow.

I'm thinking back to when I put the windage tray and crank scraper on my 
last rebuild.  It extended a little way down and I would think the oil 
level shouldn't be up against it, but I could be wrong.

Oh... and do we know for certain your tube is proper length?
Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
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On 4/14/2012 5:53 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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