360 dipstick length

[70wayfarer]

got a moroso dipstick which i feel is not the right length. can't find my old oem one to compare with. can someone measure theirs and let me know. cheers

 

[abodyjoe]

 

[abodyjoe]

 

[mopowers]

Great pics Joe!

 

[jos51700]

The sure fire way:
Drain oil. leave filter.
Replace plug, add four quarts.
dip, Mark "low" at this level.
Add another quart, run to refill filter. Turn off
Dip, Mark "full" on the stick. Done

Then it's accurate to your pan, your tube, etc.

 

[70wayfarer]

thanks Joe. as it turns out the moroso stick is 1" too short.

 

[abodyjoe]

i'd do like @jos51700 said then.. atleast then you know where you are.

 

[jos51700]

thanks Joe. as it turns out the moroso stick is 1" too short.

Story of my life...

 

[Abodysrule]

This thread is great to confirm my LA 360 dipstick I plan to use on my 360 Magnum is the right dimensions.

Question though, I bought a new one and the tube is dead straight, so when put into the block it will obviously interfere with the fuel pump. These tubes are typically bent a bit down by the portion that goes into/seats with the block. You can see that in the pics above with the chrome one. Does anyone have pics of the dipstick location, to show how it is positioned relative to the fuel pump, head, alternator? I can insert the tube then bend it a bit, just need to know in which direction.

Thanks all, brian