Thanks,Cap'n Bob,
The dip stick is bent and stops at the bend when in place. I will straighten
it and see if it makes a difference
Dave
>From: PilotRob@webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
>To: davidcull@hotmail.com (David Cull)
>CC: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Temperature Increase at Speed & another question
>Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:27:48 -0400 (EDT)
>
>Dave-
>
>Glad the "overheating" has been taken care of in short order! :)
>
>Can't tell you anything about dip stick
>lengths. Don't know. Or to put it another
>way, I am unaware of any differences in
>length of same among the Series "A" 948,
>1098 and 1275 engines. Just make sure your's is "straight" and not
>"bent" to begin
>with for most accurate reading. And don't
>"push" it into the sump....just drop it in 'til
>you hear a little metallic "thunk"!!
>
>The Mfg. lists the amount of oil the engine takes including oil filter.
>I do not think the
>'65 came with an oil cooler.
>
>The next time you get the oil changed,
>pour exactly the amount of new oil into
>the engine in accordance with your manual.
>
>Start the engine and let the new stuff circulate through and shut down.
>Wait
>5 minutes for the stuff to drain and check
>the level on your dipstick.
>
>You'll know everything you need to know!
>
>On my 1275 (actually 1293, "but this is not important":) 3 quarts brings
>the level
>to exactly between the "add" and "full"
>mark on the stick, however....I run an
>oil cooler.
>
>So I would think 3 qts. without a cooler
>would about equal the "full" mark.
>
>And...."Happy Motoring", Dave. :)
>
>
>
>
>Cap'n. Bob
> '60 :{)
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