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oil check on '35 series 20 355 v8

Started by BDC2008, May 27, 2013, 11:27:50 AM

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May 27, 2013, 11:27:50 AM
I can't find a dipstick on my '35 series 20. It has a 2 inch copper tube with an opening on the side sticking up out of the block. It says "full" and "low" and there's a thin rod/wire coming out of the block into the copper tube. Is thus my oil check?

harry s

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May 27, 2013, 06:41:10 PM
That's it. The wire is attached to a float in the oil pan. It is always a good idea to be sure the float moves freely and is giving an accurate reading.     Harry
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BDC2008

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May 28, 2013, 07:39:10 AM
Thanks Harry! That's what I thought it was but I wanted to make sure. I acquired the car not to long ago, and im still trying to get to know her ;D

BDC2008

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June 03, 2013, 07:14:35 AM
The float moves very easily up and down but when I pull the wire all the way up or down it stays in that position. So there's no clue on what the oil level is. Any ideas on how to approach this problem without taken the whole engine apart? :o
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