auerdoan

i have a oil dipstick showing just a bit of oil on the end
i just replaced the oil pan seal and the seal needed for the windage plate
same seal.

i put 5 quarts in i dont have what i believe is the 7 inch
i have the other i believe is a 5

is the another available

does anyone know the lenght of a oil stick for a 5 inch pan

should the stick go in till it hits the bottom
than work my way up in some way

now for the dumb question

i put oil in the big hole on my valve cover ....just checking

its a new vehicle me


440 engine i think early 76

thanks for the help

78D200

I believe that you need to add some more oil, maybe half a quart or so. If you have run the motor since filling it, the oil filter will hold .5qt itself.

blue 68 gts

Add 1/2 qt and re-check till it shows. It's like5 1/2 or 6qts for a 440 i believe. Mine takes almost 8 qts.

MReeves

Agree..... Add a half a quart and then re-check.. May need the other for the filter....

auerdoan

Thanks guys sound like im close.
i didnt want to overdo it.

what are the symptoms of having too much?
thanks again for your help.

blue 68 gts

The oil will foam from the crank whipping it

auerdoan

I wanted to touch base.

Adding another 3/4 of a quart did the trick.

when i did the change i also replaced the pan gasket. When i did this i let it sit for a few days, I wanted to give the pan a new paint job.
Im thinking every last drop of oil could of dripped out causing it to need a bit more.

Thanks guys!!