Oil capacity for 914-6 conversion, 2.4 Options

[Dion]

Hey Fellas , so I’m getting close to starting my 2.4L. I’ve read that the original 6 takes 9 quarts. Mine is slightly larger as stated. I want to start adding oil to the system. Not only to look for leaks but want to get some in the block so I can rotate her without fear of
scuffing up metal that shouldn’t. I know your supposed to check when hot and running.
How much would you add at first. Any starting procedure tips. It is carbed and does NOT have a front cooler. Appreciate any insight and experience.
Cheers, Dion

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[rgalla9146]

Hey Dion
From empty I'd put in eight quarts and crank it with plugs out till you see the oil
pressure light go out.
Crank it once or twice more till light goes out each time.
Install plugs and start engine.
Add oil at idle until it touches the dipstick.
Allow engine to reach operating temperature.
At operating temp, at idle, on flat ground add oil untill it reads half way between
the bottom line and top line on the dipstick. Done.
Looking good, keep up the good work.
Rory

[IronHillRestorations]

Hey Dion
From empty I'd put in eight quarts and crank it with plugs out till you see the oil
pressure light go out.
Crank it once or twice more till light goes out each time.
Install plugs and start engine.
Add oil at idle until it touches the dipstick.
Allow engine to reach operating temperature.
At operating temp, at idle, on flat ground add oil untill it reads half way between
the bottom line and top line on the dipstick. Done.
Looking good, keep up the good work.
Rory

This is great advice.

If you have an external oil cooler I'd figure out it's volume and lines and add that to the 8 start up quarts. I haven't looked up the factory oil volume, but maybe 9.5 quarts? So figure the extra plus 9 and you should have a good place to reference the oil level on the dipstick, and mark it if need be.

Depending on the dipstick, it's possible to improperly seat the dipstick and insert it too far. The oval ring type with the band at the bottom of the ring, should clip over the side of the inner guide tube. The dipsticks that have the D loop handle don't have this problem.