So how did you determine the real level?? Put in the requisite level
of oil, run the engine, & the mark the dip stick??
John
On 24 Feb, 2009, at 4:23 PM, terryrs@comcast.net wrote:
> You know, I had similar issues with the new felt seal on the
> dipstick.B When
> I added the factory recommended amount of oil, it didn't register
> right on the
> dipstick.B Wound up at the next oil change grinding a small notch
> on the
> dipstick where "full" really was, and left the new felt seal on.
>
>
>
> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A (TS 58667)
>
> New Hampshire
>
>
>> I replaced the felt on the dipstick when IB B rebuilt and it is
>> about 1/2"
> thick.B B B I am due to change again and am going to remove the B
> felt to
> check
>> oil level upon filling, and then replace it to see where "full" B
>> actually
> is.B B
> B
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