Hey Guys, new to the site but from what I've seen so far it's a beacon on knowledge.
I'm in Australia and Ive recently purchased a 1964 F100 with the 292 Y block in it. Pretty much all original, it's originally from California.

I was wanting to do an oil change on it as I do with all my cars when I first get them and was wondering if anyone could tell me the amount/volume of oil required for the 292 as I've heard conflicting stories in regards to the amount needed.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Should be 6 quarts with a filter change. That is what it takes on my 1964 292. You could always start out with 5 quarts and run it and then check the level by the dipstick and adjust accordingly if needed.

 

Welcome to FTE. I assume Mr. Beckers means six U S quarts with filter change, not Imperial quarts (which are 20% larger than U S quarts) which you would have used in 1964, or litres which you use now. Have you access to relevant conversion tables? If you get the factory workshop manual, reproductions of which are available, I'm pretty sure it lists quantities in U S and Imperial measures - can't remember if metric is included. Hope this helps.

 

I'd imagine it would be US quarts as it is an American truck which was imported. I'll start with 5 and see how I go.

Thanks for for the help guys!

 

The main thing to look at is the oil pan installed, then you'll know. Over the last 50+ years all kinds of parts may have been changed. Y-block truck pans hold more than car pans, dipsticks for different applications are different lengths as well.

 

Are they all 6 quarts? I just go off a mark on the dipstick which is 4 quarts and I have about 65 pounds of oil pressure at idle

 

All the trucks are 6 quarts.

 

One U S quart is equal to 0.95 litre, so assuming you have to buy your oil in litres you might as well buy six, install five, and see what the dipstick says, as was already mentioned. In addition to reprints of the factory workshop manual being available, you can also get reprints of the '64 F100 Owner's Manual which also will have recommended fluids and levels, among other things, listed. Have fun with your new truck.

 

There is the HD truck pan, which is a 7 quart system. All the rest, the most common, is 6 quart. Both figures are with the filter change.

Take a look at the oil pan. All truck pans are rear sump. If it only drops down once (has 2 levels) it is the HD pan. If it drops twice (has 3 levels) then it is the standard pan.

I have an example of each for pictures, if necessary.

 

pictures would be great bud. Just for my own personnel knowledge as well 👍🏼

 

Actually, Have a look in this thread. The two I mentioned, plus a T-Bird pan are shown, which is also rear sump.
Need Some Skoolin in Oil Pans on the "Y"s

There are quite a number of dipstick / dipstick tube combinations, so it is wise to check after an oil change to verify that the dipstick is correct and if not, mark it. There is no way to know if the combo you have now is correct.

 

Thanks Charlie, I tried to dig up those pics but their forum isn't very searchable.

edit: link is horked right now

The top pan is the HD pan, the middle pan is the truck pickup pan, and the bottom pan is the Thunderbird pan.

 

if it's not correct how will I know where to mark it? I won't know if it has too much or too little...

 

The next time you change oil and filter install six quarts (assuming a 6 quart pan...) and mark the stick.

 

Well, now you know how to identify the pan. Put the appropriate amount of oil for the pan in the engine, insert the dipstick, pull it out. Wherever the oil is is correct.