How to verify crankcase oil level on a /6? Options

[tornik550]

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?

[6freak]

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?

Oil console on the tank is not right

[6freak]

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?

Oil console on the tank is not right

damn triple reply off the first cell phone post .....i think its the oil console on the tank is 180 out ,,like turn it over...good luck
MikeC

[porschetub]

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?

Oil console on the tank is not right

damn triple reply off the first cell phone post .....i think its the oil console on the tank is 180 out ,,like turn it over...good luck
MikeC

On the genuine tank they only fit one way,is it different on the aftermarket ones?

[6freak]

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?

Oil console on the tank is not right

damn triple reply off the first cell phone post .....i think its the oil console on the tank is 180 out ,,like turn it over...good luck
MikeC

On the genuine tank they only fit one way,is it different on the aftermarket ones?

on original 6 tanks you can put the console on upside down.Im guessing 911s as well ,(after market i have no idea) .. and will block oil flow back to the tank and blow the seal and maybe the filter off

drain it all and start with 9qrts

just thinking outloud what if your not creating enough pressure to overcome the spring behind the detent ball, there for oils not getting back to the tank....how you building pressure?

[wndsnd]

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?

Oil console on the tank is not right

damn triple reply off the first cell phone post .....i think its the oil console on the tank is 180 out ,,like turn it over...good luck
MikeC

On the genuine tank they only fit one way,is it different on the aftermarket ones?

on original 6 tanks you can put the console on upside down.Im guessing 911s as well ,(after market i have no idea) .. and will block oil flow back to the tank and blow the seal and maybe the filter off

drain it all and start with 9qrts

just thinking outloud what if your not creating enough pressure to overcome the spring behind the detent ball, there for oils not getting back to the tank....how you building pressure?

All true, and if you are really unlucky, your oil pump will jamb the gears and then the intermediate shaft will shear. Then you will have to tear it all down and start again. Ask me how I know........ Get that console on right.....