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How to verify crankcase oil level on a /6? |
tornik550 |
May 23 2016, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
I also posted this on pp however I usually get better responses here.
I recently rebuilt my 2.7l. I have the engine on a test stand. The oil tank is mounted at approximately the same level as it would be in the car. I am questioning the actual oil level in my crankcase. I put 12qts in the tank. I cranked the engine without ignition to get the oil pressure up. The dipstick doesn't show any oil so I put a couple more quarts in and it still doesn't show on the dipstick. I suspect there is actually too much oil because I can see a little bit of standing oil in the cylinders with a scope. It is not oil from assembly cause it was a different color. I am using a used 911 oil tank from an unknown engine. Normally I would just wonder if my dipstick was just not correct however since the setup is on a test stand, I wonder if something else is going on and I would like to verify the oil level in the case before starting the engine. How can I do that? |
Cairo94507 |
May 23 2016, 08:55 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,740 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I can't recall what a stock 6 holds at this point, but I guarantee you it is not 14 quarts. I do not believe it is even 12 quarts. In the back of my mind I am thinking 10.5, but could be wrong.
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tornik550 |
May 23 2016, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
I can't recall what a stock 6 holds at this point, but I guarantee you it is not 14 quarts. I do not believe it is even 12 quarts. In the back of my mind I am thinking 10.5, but could be wrong. I believe that is correct. It clearly seems to be too much oil. That's why I am confused as to why it is not showing on the dipstick. Either there's a problem with my dipstick or for some reason too much oil is in the crankcase. |
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