I have a 1990 dodge w250 with a 360 in it, and it came without a dipstick I bought one of the generic 360 dipsticks but it doesn't touch oil when full, I found a 24 incher that also doesn't touch oil, I'm beginning to think there's something wrong here, I know the pan is full with 6 quarts of oil, so what do I do?

 

Oh, also the dipstick tube is the generic one as well, because that was missing too.

 

I had the same problem when I got a chrome dipstick and tube for my 318. What I did was measure the distance from the full mark to the bottom of the dip stick and I cut that much off the tube. Once I was able to get the oil level to register on the dip stick I was able to remove just enough more tube to make it read correctly.

 

I will try to remember to measure mine when I get home.

btw...If there is an award for best subject line, I think this one should be nominated!

 

lol, usually I'm the one with the dirty mind. I just realized how funny that title is...

Thanks for the advice, I'll try that if someone doesn't come back with a measurement for me :P

Thanks for the info guys.

 

Once you get the stick down in the oil a couple inches,change oil,put in 5 and start it to fill the filter,let it sit for an hour or so and mark the stick with a file. Add the other quart and mark the full.

 

the girlfriend says around 10 inches

 

Tell her to take off her bifocals.

 

i wanted to say "youre old lady wears bifocals?"
but that would be completely tastless so i wont.

 

Where did I put that micrometer?