Evening all,
I was just checking my oil level and noticed that the dipstick black metal tab does not touch the raised hole on the sump. It sits up with a gap of about 3 or 4 mm. Is this correct? Should it be touching? Could oil be coming out if it's not flush - or does the dipstick prevent this inside? Finally, which way is correct to secure clockwise and counterclockwise seem to both work? BTW here is a pic from the FCA Canada East Concours (1st in class)
Cheers
C
250 engine dipstick question
Re: 250 engine dipstick question
I think the dipstick plate should be flush with the flange on the oil pan.
The dipstick stays in place with friction, not turning.
Tom
The dipstick stays in place with friction, not turning.
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
Re: 250 engine dipstick question
Tom would you mind measuring from the bottom of your dipstick to the underside of the tab? If you have a GTE in the shop - assume the 330 America would be different?
Thanks
C
Thanks
C
Re: 250 engine dipstick question
TOm
'63 330 America #5053
Re: 250 engine dipstick question
The dipstick in my "63 GTE is 5-5/8" from the tip to the bottom of the plate.
Ron
Ron
'63 GTE #4151
"59 XK 150 DHC
"59 XK 150 DHC
Re: 250 engine dipstick question
Thanks for this! BTW I'm told by an old school mechanic up here that there should be a thin felt pad under the metal tab needed to fill in the 3mm gap.