[DeTomaso] Dipstick photos and measurements

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Ken,

You know that was like throwing a logarithmic function into an otherwise 
simple quadratic equation... don't you?  :|

DANG!
Sooooooo..... now we need to throw in the tilt of the engine.  Yes, Ken, 
I think you may have a point.  In my case... now that you've brought it 
up, I may have to check the level of the engine in the Mach I, then 
check the level of the engine in the Pantera.

Then I'll have to fabricate a fixture to tilt the test bed engine in the 
garage to the proper tilt (GW?), and rig up an oil pan with a piece of 
plexiglass in order to -really- find out the truth.

Unless of course... somebody else already has all the information.
gads!
Asa Jay
:)

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 4/15/2012 8:16 PM, Ken Green wrote:
> 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
> &   Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
> ******************************
> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
> http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>
>
> 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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