Patrick
Mine is exactly like yours, except using Autometer gauge. I am guessing yours is another brand? Other than that, looks identical.
I am using the typical FL1 filter on a remote bracket. Determined the level by putting 7 quarts into the pan (Canton calls it an 8 qt system) and then marking the dipstick. I then added enough
oil to fill the filter/lines/
oil cooler to bring it up to that mark.
Guessing that is a little too low. Spoke to Canton today and they recommended adding a 1/2 Qt. of
oil. They were guessing there is enough windage from the big block that it is sucking the oil away from the probe. I am using the Canton 20-938 screen type windage tray. Allows quick return of oil but they say it isn't as effective as their new louver type.
Been searching the FE Forum, trying to find a correct oil level. Wish someone could tell me the distance from the pan rail to the oil surface on a stock motor. By the number of threads regarding this, looks like I am not the only who would like to know this dimension. You'd think after five years, someone would post an answer.
Trying to avoid issues from Over-Filling
Paul