Hi all. I need some help determining how much
oil to run in my new
oil pan, how long the
oil dipstick should be, and where the dipstick should be marked for FULL/LOW. Here are the details.
I bought a new t-shaped oil pan for my 351 Cleveland. It is 8 ¼” deep.
2 quarts of fluid = 1” deep.
4 quarts of fluid = 2” deep.
6 quarts of fluid = 3” deep.
7 quarts of fluid = 3 ¾” deep, and brings me to the bottom of the windage tray.
6 quarts would bring me ¾” below the windage tray. The oil pump/pick-up would displace at least a quart I think raising the oil level back up to the windage tray again, so maybe 5 quarts to start?
So how much oil should I start with in the pan?
Where should I mark “LOW” on the dipstick? 1 quart down? 2 quarts down?
Other details: I am running a dual oil filter system using “shorty” filters and an oil cooler. I will pre-fill the filters and cooler and I’m assuming 2 quarts for the filters, coolers and ½” lines.
Any advice?
Thanks
Greg