360 LA Oil Dipstick Calibration and Tube Installation

[pntastar69]

Just finished up the 360 rebuild w/a stock center sump pan, NAPA Gold 1068 filter and will be installing a new oil dipstick. To verify if it is reading accurately, I'll fill the block w/5qts, spin the pump to circulate in the oil filter, let the oil settle, then check. My question is if the filter takes 1/2 qt, does that mean the block only has 4 1/2 qts at the full mark?

Thanks in advance.

 

[halifaxhops]

FSM should have it total oil capacity I would think that is not with a filter since there are two sizes.

 

[pntastar69]

I'm using the short filter.

 

[Frnknsteen]

Stock oil pan for the 360 should be the 438 oil pan, which from what I was able to find is spec'd as a 4 quart oil pan, so yes, putting 5 quarts in should put you at about 4 1/2 quarts in the pan. My 402 oil pan on my 440 is the same way.

 

[pntastar69]

Thanks. Reason is I have a mopar dipstick asm and the tube portion may be a tad too long.

 

[Frnknsteen]

I had that same issue once. I did exactly what you said in the original post. Put 5 quarts in it, start it for a minute or so. Shut it down and let it fully drain back into the pan, then check it and mark it where the oil line is.

 

[krazykuda]

I believe that stock filter holds 3/4 quart....

 

[pntastar69]

Thanks guys. I'm ready to install the oil dipstick tube and of course it interferes w/the fuel pump. Would it be best to install the tube then bend it or bend it before installation? I'm afraid if I install it, ty to bend it, the tube will split. What's the safest way?

 

[Frnknsteen]

I'd get a tube bender and bend it before installing, even if it's one of the cheap handheld ones. I've seen them at local parts stores and harbor freight. Bend it a little and test fit it. Repeat until you have it where you want it. Shouldn't cause an issue with the dipstick unless you are bending towards front or back.