1977 L82 Dipstick Length?
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1977 L82 Dipstick Length?
When recently I bought my 1977 L82, the dipstick appeared to have been cut off at the bottom. I didn't think much about it, but now I've started to do some investigations. A matching dipstick from Eckler's (2nd Design, 20'' to Full Mark) appears to be too long. My dipstick is actually cut off at the last L of "FULL" (perhaps stupidly, I thought this stood for low, ha).
I've searched on the internet and my manuals for info on dipstick length, but I haven't been able to find anything. Can anyone tell me the proper measurements to the proper "FULL" and "ADD 1 QT" marks?
I've searched on the internet and my manuals for info on dipstick length, but I haven't been able to find anything. Can anyone tell me the proper measurements to the proper "FULL" and "ADD 1 QT" marks?
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Not sure why someone would cut the length off, unless the pan has been changed out.
Here you go...
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...late-1979.html
Here you go...
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...late-1979.html
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Thanks AdamMeh. I actually already ordered that exact part. However, the new part shows that my oil is way over filled (recently changed oil and filter with 5 quarts). Maybe you are right, and the oil pan was switched out? Any idea on how to figure that out?
Also, still curious if anyone knows whether there were two different lengths of dipsticks for the 1977s...
Also, still curious if anyone knows whether there were two different lengths of dipsticks for the 1977s...
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Thanks AdamMeh. I actually already ordered that exact part. However, the new part shows that my oil is way over filled (recently changed oil and filter with 5 quarts). Maybe you are right, and the oil pan was switched out? Any idea on how to figure that out?
Also, still curious if anyone knows whether there were two different lengths of dipsticks for the 1977s...
Also, still curious if anyone knows whether there were two different lengths of dipsticks for the 1977s...
As to different lengths of dipsticks, I'm not sure.
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Thanks AdamMeh. I actually already ordered that exact part. However, the new part shows that my oil is way over filled (recently changed oil and filter with 5 quarts). Maybe you are right, and the oil pan was switched out? Any idea on how to figure that out?
Also, still curious if anyone knows whether there were two different lengths of dipsticks for the 1977s...
Also, still curious if anyone knows whether there were two different lengths of dipsticks for the 1977s...
There is only 1 dipstick used for the '77. The part you ordered covers late '76 through '79 (all models).
Where is the drain plug on your oil pan? On the side - or at the rear of the pan? The stock oil pan would be at the rear and it holds 4 qts. The standard filter holds 1 quart, so if you change oil and filter, it will take 5 quarts total.
Stock oil pan: http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...Product_Viewed
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How much past the full mark is it showing? The add mark is typically 1 quart below full. If you compare that distance from the full mark, it should give you an idea of how much over it is.
There is only 1 dipstick used for the '77. The part you ordered covers late '76 through '79 (all models).
Where is the drain plug on your oil pan? On the side - or at the rear of the pan? The stock oil pan would be at the rear and it holds 4 qts. The standard filter holds 1 quart, so if you change oil and filter, it will take 5 quarts total.
Stock oil pan: http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...Product_Viewed
Adam
There is only 1 dipstick used for the '77. The part you ordered covers late '76 through '79 (all models).
Where is the drain plug on your oil pan? On the side - or at the rear of the pan? The stock oil pan would be at the rear and it holds 4 qts. The standard filter holds 1 quart, so if you change oil and filter, it will take 5 quarts total.
Stock oil pan: http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...Product_Viewed
Adam
Thanks for the help!
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Hmmm... That appears to be the same pan I have on our '77 (not the original to the car). As far as I know, all small block Chevy passenger car pans are 4 qt. capacity. I am running a chrome replacement dipstick that reads right at the full mark with a 5 qt. oil change including filter change.
Is it possible that your issue is coming from the dip stick tube? Maybe it's been modified somehow?
Maybe someone else here knows of a SBC pan that holds less? I'm not aware of any.
Is it possible that your issue is coming from the dip stick tube? Maybe it's been modified somehow?
Maybe someone else here knows of a SBC pan that holds less? I'm not aware of any.
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Hmmm... That appears to be the same pan I have on our '77 (not the original to the car). As far as I know, all small block Chevy passenger car pans are 4 qt. capacity. I am running a chrome replacement dipstick that reads right at the full mark with a 5 qt. oil change including filter change.
Is it possible that your issue is coming from the dip stick tube? Maybe it's been modified somehow?
Maybe someone else here knows of a SBC pan that holds less? I'm not aware of any.
Is it possible that your issue is coming from the dip stick tube? Maybe it's been modified somehow?
Maybe someone else here knows of a SBC pan that holds less? I'm not aware of any.
I can't believe that the dipstick just broke by itself at the full mark, so I've got to believe that someone modified it for a reason at some point...
Thanks for the help on this one!
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The green button on the curved part of the stick is the same as mine. Pan holds approx. four qts. and the size of the filter determines the total amount. Mine shows slightly high with five qts.. mike...
Overall length is 24 1/4 inches.
Correct '77 L82 pan. Plug is on drivers side.
Overall length is 24 1/4 inches.
Correct '77 L82 pan. Plug is on drivers side.
Last edited by mds3013; May 25, 2014 at 12:42 PM.
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Not looking for the overall length of the stick, but just the dipstick tube at this point.
One thing I found online was a dipstick that appears to be 19'' total (while the normal replacement part appears to be 20'' just to the full mark...). See: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...L/T374957.html
Not sure if this one is just specially designed for a Transdapt pan, however...
I'm certainly no expert, so open to suggestions, ha.
One thing I found online was a dipstick that appears to be 19'' total (while the normal replacement part appears to be 20'' just to the full mark...). See: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...L/T374957.html
Not sure if this one is just specially designed for a Transdapt pan, however...
I'm certainly no expert, so open to suggestions, ha.
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Length of tube is 9 13/16 measured along the long side of the curve. Markings on the end of the stick are as follows.
(ADD 1 QT : : Full USE SE ENGINE OIL M
Length from end of stick to M is 5 5/16". mike...
(ADD 1 QT : : Full USE SE ENGINE OIL M
Length from end of stick to M is 5 5/16". mike...