After building a 427W with original front sump
oil pan, I filled with 5 quarts of
oil, figuring that should be the minimum for an American V8. When I checked the dipstick, it showed a one quart overfill. Now, I'm trying to decide if the dipstick and tube are incorrect for this engine. Or, has the stroker crank with a .67" longer throw and larger diameter counterweights displaced a quart of
oil making for the higher reading. The dipstick has a chromed handle, which to me means that it was a replacement. Replacement for what engine? I guess what I need to know is the length of the tube from the block and the distance of the distick "full" mark from the haft at the outside end.
