Which dipstick do I use??
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Which dipstick do I use??
I discovered I have TWO oil dipsticks on the 460 in my '83 F350. There's one in front of the engine by the distributor and one on the left side going down to the oil pan. Which one is right???
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Change the oil, put in 5 quarts, and see which one shows full on the stick.
My guess is that they both will show the same level.
My stock 460 timing cover has a provision for a dipstick but has the "plug" in the dipstick tube opening - so I use the pan located dipstick.
My guess is that they both will show the same level.
My stock 460 timing cover has a provision for a dipstick but has the "plug" in the dipstick tube opening - so I use the pan located dipstick.
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Yes, I don't see the front even going in all the way unless they cut it off and stuck it in the tube. If it is in there maybe they jammed it in there and it's curled against the oil pan.
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Trucks (gassers) take 6 quarts with a filter change.
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