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I have a 1931 engine with a dip-stick which is essentially just a length of rod which rests on the bottom of the sump.
How far from the bottom of the did-stick should the line indicating the correct level be?
I just want to make sure I'm not overfilling it and making the oil leak from the rear main worse than it actually is.
John.
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Location: Deepest Frogland 30960
Car type: 1933 RP Standard Saloon
The only way to be sure is to drain the oil and put back the recommended amount and then see where it comes to on the stick.
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I guess that's the best way. I was actually hoping someone might either know the depth of oil in the sump or be able to measure their dipstick.
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Location: Peak District, Derbyshire
Car type: 1929 Chummy, 1930 Chummy, 1930 Ulster Replica, 1934 Ruby
26-05-2022, 08:23 PM
(This post was last modified: 26-05-2022, 08:23 PM by Tony Griffiths.)
Allowing for very slight overfill, the answer is 1.555"
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Brilliant. That's exactly what I needed.
Many thanks,
John.
