55 239 Ford Block
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Tuned
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I have a rear sump pan, and a front mount dipstick. Is this going to work? The dipstick is in the block, not timing cover. Just got the truck, so I am discovering many odd things. I thought I had a 239 because of the V in the VIN, but I am beginning to wonder now.
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the red engine Could mean a car motor but then again maybe the previous owner liked red. Get some numbers off the Block and heads and that will help better identify what you have.
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There’s only two places for the Y Block dip stick; the Block = Truck, or the timing cover = car. Can’t be upfront but in the Block.
the red engine Could mean a car motor but then again maybe the previous owner liked red. Get some numbers off the Block and heads and that will help better identify what you have.
the red engine Could mean a car motor but then again maybe the previous owner liked red. Get some numbers off the Block and heads and that will help better identify what you have.
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I had to go look because I couldn't remember but the car dip stick goes innthe front hole in the block
There’s only two places for the Y Block dip stick; the Block = Truck, or the timing cover = car. Can’t be upfront but in the Block.
the red engine Could mean a car motor but then again maybe the previous owner liked red. Get some numbers off the Block and heads and that will help better identify what you have.
the red engine Could mean a car motor but then again maybe the previous owner liked red. Get some numbers off the Block and heads and that will help better identify what you have.
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So, will a front mount dipstick be accurate on a rear sump oil pan??
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Thanks..I did look at my 61 Ford Truck with a 292, and it has the rear sump with a front dipstick, so I guess it is possible. It appears the engine in my 55 is a 272 according to the numbers.
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Do you think you’re getting an accurate reading with a rear sump pan front dipstick? If I used the center dipstick location on my front sump pan, it doesn’t look deep enough to get a reading. Dennis
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Good point..Not sure, that is something I will have to investigate. Cheers
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