The thick felt compresses over time.
But you are probably a 1/2 quart over.
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: <SamuelsMA@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 6:52 AM
Subject: dipstick felt
> Here's a really minor question:
>
> When I first checked the oil level on my (new to me) '76, I noticed that
> there was no felt stopper on the dipstick. I ordered and received one
> from TRF.
> It is a thick white felt plug. When I went to slip it on the dipstick, I
> looked more carefully and found a very thin felt layer on the underside
> of the
> flange on the dipstick. It looks intact and in good condition, as if it
> was
> designed that way.
>
> To thicken the soup, the vintage Triumph dealer who sold me the car had
> changed the oil just prior to shipping the car. The oil level reads
> about a
> half-quart high. Perhaps the dealer used the standard number of quarts
> and the
> dipstick reads high because it is supposed to have the thick felt on it
> and
> doesn't?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Michael
> '76 Tahiti blue
> CF 57044U
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