.hello, I have a 1963 f250 4x4 and i am not sure if i have the right dipstick. the manual says some take 7 qts and some take 6.From what i can tell i have the larger pan but with 7 qts in it it goes way over the marks.my pan definitly has the profile of the 7 qt pan. thoughts?looking at the pictures of both pans mine look like the 7.

 

Lots of threads to read, but here's one example.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-dipstick.html

Chad

 

I doubt the pan is 7 quarts, when you consider there's no specific 4WD pan or dipstick.

C0TE-6675-A .. Oil Pan / Obsolete

1957/59 F100/700 272/292; 1960 F100/350 292; 1961/64 F100/250 292.
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C1TE-6750-C .. Engine Oil Dipstick / 25.50" from shield to end; 24.50" from shield to add; 23.54" from shield to full / Obsolete

1961/64 F100/250 292 except w/Ram's Horn exhaust manifolds.
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C1TE-6754-B .. Engine Oil Dipstick Tube / Approx. 18 3/4" long / Obsolete

1961/64 F100/350 292 except with Rams Horn exhaust manifolds.

 

The truck pans are pretty easy to identify. Both rear sump. The 7 quart (Heavy Duty, not F250) has 1 drop down (2 levels) while the much more common 6 quart pan drops twice (3 levels) It's probably just a case of mismatched parts. The T-Bird pan is also rear sump and only drops down 1 time but it is much thinner at the front section, making a very noticeable drop, whereas the truck pans are more or less wedge shaped.

If you are positive of the pan capacity, then mark the level at the next oil change.