| Re: [GMCnet] Dip stick calibration question [message #271441 is a reply to message #271405] |
Sun, 08 February 2015 20:34   |
mild bill
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Yeah a drain plug drilled with a nipple and some clear tubing would suffice. Get an idea where the crank bob weights go down to in the pan, don't really recall on the olds and keep the level just below 1/2" ? the crank and if you have a cooler that is located higher than the bottom of the crank do your measurement while running as you will have some drain back when engine is shut off.
I have seen many engines that will go an oil change interval somewhat down from dipstick mark but will continue to get rid of oil at dipstick level.
You don't want running oil level hitting the crankshaft weights, windage is the least of your problems but the crankshaft whipping the oil in the pan will introduce air into the oil and lower oil pressure.
If the level goes higher during shut down because of a higher oil cooler it's less of a problem during cranking than running unless it's -40 degrees and as long as it's not above the bottom of the rear main, pan rails etc or you can expect more leaks.
More oil the better IMO but not hitting the crank.
Hopefully level to high so you can just take tube cutter and cut the proper amount.
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