'84 Dip Stick Frustrations
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
'84 Dip Stick Frustrations
The 300 in my '84 has the dipstick towards the front of the engine (it's between the distributor and the grill). I've never seen one like it before.
Normally, I wouldn't care, but it has a dipstick in it from an '82, and when properly filled, the '82 dipstick doesn't even *touch* the oil. It pretty much makes the dipstick useless since I can't periodically check it.
The problem is, I can't find an '84 version of the dipstick anywhere. Ford doesn't sell them anymore. Parts stores don't have them. And I can't find any 300s in the junk yards that have the same style dipstick hole towards the front.
Here's the other odd thing. Last weekend I went and bought a generic dipstick that has an adjustable length on it. The idea behind it is you fill your engine to where you know it's good (6qts, new filter), then put the dipstick in and set the length. This one was at least 4 inches longer than the current one that was in there. The thing is, I put it ALL the way in and it still didn't touch!!
What's the deal?
Anyone know where to get this style of dipstick or what's special about it? Is it like 3 feet long or something??
Normally, I wouldn't care, but it has a dipstick in it from an '82, and when properly filled, the '82 dipstick doesn't even *touch* the oil. It pretty much makes the dipstick useless since I can't periodically check it.
The problem is, I can't find an '84 version of the dipstick anywhere. Ford doesn't sell them anymore. Parts stores don't have them. And I can't find any 300s in the junk yards that have the same style dipstick hole towards the front.
Here's the other odd thing. Last weekend I went and bought a generic dipstick that has an adjustable length on it. The idea behind it is you fill your engine to where you know it's good (6qts, new filter), then put the dipstick in and set the length. This one was at least 4 inches longer than the current one that was in there. The thing is, I put it ALL the way in and it still didn't touch!!
What's the deal?
Anyone know where to get this style of dipstick or what's special about it? Is it like 3 feet long or something??
New User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Is your setup similar to this?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...extension.html
You might have an engine originally from a van.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...extension.html
You might have an engine originally from a van.
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
Here's the setup. The oilpan doesn't have a provision for a dipstick, and the current one comes out of the block, so it looks as if they're a matched pair.
The person I bought it from purchased it from the original owners. They bought it here locally, so it hasn't gone very far since '84. They have all the original oil changes marked down in the owners manual. As such, I'm pretty sure it's the original engine.
Although, obviously, something happened with the dipstick at some point, or I wouldn't be having this issue. I'm just not sure what.
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,521
Likes: 16
From: Lost
Dipstick goes into the block in front of the dist, yet it looks as if the sump is well behind the oil filter. I don't see how the stick could reach the sump.......
My pan has the sump in the same basic location, and the dipstick goes thru the side of the pan, behind the filter. In fact, it's slightly loose where it goes thru the pan, so it spends 99.9% of the time with the tube resting on the filter. I always move it away as I change the filter, but it's right back on it within seconds of starting the engine.
My pan has the sump in the same basic location, and the dipstick goes thru the side of the pan, behind the filter. In fact, it's slightly loose where it goes thru the pan, so it spends 99.9% of the time with the tube resting on the filter. I always move it away as I change the filter, but it's right back on it within seconds of starting the engine.
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,196
Likes: 387
From: Near Los Angeles
Hey, AB--
Somewhere along the way your o.pan got changed. I can't tell from the photo which end of the engine the sump is on, but I believe, since it is 4X that it is in the rear? My second block had a dip stick at the rear, but it ALSO had a hole for it at your location that was plugged.
You either have to change the pan
to center sump one, or put the d.stick in the rear where your sump is. I would ck for a rear dipstick option, if that is where your sump is, and see if there is a little oem plug there. Then you have to find oem d.stick and tube from the junkyard for that location.
Somewhere along the way your o.pan got changed. I can't tell from the photo which end of the engine the sump is on, but I believe, since it is 4X that it is in the rear? My second block had a dip stick at the rear, but it ALSO had a hole for it at your location that was plugged.
You either have to change the pan
to center sump one, or put the d.stick in the rear where your sump is. I would ck for a rear dipstick option, if that is where your sump is, and see if there is a little oem plug there. Then you have to find oem d.stick and tube from the junkyard for that location.FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Fords to Drive Before You Die
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / Worst Features Of The 2025+ Ford Expedition
Brett Foote
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition
Joe Kucinski
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 790
From: Simi Valley, CA
'84 Dip-Stick Frustrations.
E2TZ-6750-D .. 300 I-6 Engine Oil Dipstick-Pan mount type / Marked: E0TE-EA or EB; E2TE-GA.
Applications: 1980/82 F100/350 & Bronco.
-----------------------------------------
E2TZ-6750-F .. 300 I-6 Engine Oil Dipstick-Block mount type / Marked: E2TE-JA / Obsolete
Applications: 1983/85 F100/350 & Bronco / 1986 F150/350 & Bronco before 11/1/1985.
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
Applications: 1980/82 F100/350 & Bronco.
-----------------------------------------
E2TZ-6750-F .. 300 I-6 Engine Oil Dipstick-Block mount type / Marked: E2TE-JA / Obsolete
Applications: 1983/85 F100/350 & Bronco / 1986 F150/350 & Bronco before 11/1/1985.
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
Yes, I just did a fresh oil change on it. 6 quarts and a new filter.
Previously, I had a shop do it since they were having a special where it actually cost less to have them do it than it would for me to purchase the oil and do it myself. They said they put 6qts in, saw it wasn't up to the dipstick line, and put more in. They said they got to around 9 quarts before they realized something was fishy (and it still wasn't touching the dipstick), and had to drain it and put 6 back in according to the manual.
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
Thanks Numberdummy, I'll have to see which one I have. If it's the D version, I'll give them a call.
Did the oil pans change shape? Can you tell where the sump is by the shape of the oil pan?
And yeah, I don't see how the pan could be shaped any differently since the 4x4 axle is definitely right up against it.
EDIT: Just pulled the dipstick. Here's the part number: E2TE-6750-JA
Looks like the dipstick is correct.
I'm scratching my head even more, now.
Did the oil pans change shape? Can you tell where the sump is by the shape of the oil pan?
And yeah, I don't see how the pan could be shaped any differently since the 4x4 axle is definitely right up against it.
EDIT: Just pulled the dipstick. Here's the part number: E2TE-6750-JA
Looks like the dipstick is correct.
I'm scratching my head even more, now.
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
E2TZ-6750-F
300 I-6 Engine Oil Dipstick-Block mount type
Marked: E2TE-JA
300 I-6 Engine Oil Dipstick-Block mount type
Marked: E2TE-JA
Mine's: E2TE-6750-JA
Looks like I have the one for the block. So far, everything's matching up.
Just isn't getting any reading...
