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| Author: | Phil [ Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:56 pm ] |
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Hello, I'm new to the forum. Have a question concerning oil capacity. The manual I have states 5 qts for the engine. After adding 5, the dipstick level is below the add mark. I don't want to add too much. Does anyone know what the correct amount is? Some numbers I got off the left side of the block are: 2806830-1. Also, on the upper righthand forward side were stamped PT 225 R 2686. The engine is in a 1962 D100 panel truck. Not sure if it's the original engine. Also was wondering if there's an overdrive transmission available. The rear has 3.23 gears in it. Thanks in advance. |
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| Author: | Avenger2040 [ Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:07 pm ] |
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I can tell you in liters, and is 5 1/2 liters oil capacity without oil filter |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:19 am ] |
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Some trucks had a 5 qt oil pan. So it would take 5 qts in the pan and add 1 qt for the filter =6 qts. |
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| Author: | dart63 [ Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:47 am ] |
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My 225 cars take about 5-1/2 quarts with a new filter but my 65 Sweptline probably with the same pan you have takes 6 quarts, and a half quart low reads really low on the dipstick. Welcome to the forum, we're only about an hour apart geographically, we should meet up sometime. |
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| Author: | Phil [ Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:44 pm ] |
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Thanks. Yeah, since the engine has just started to be run again since an overhaul, I wanted the oil level to be correct. Initially, I put in 5, then added 1/2, then another 1/2. The dipstick still only read the top of the Add/bottom of the Full mark. I would get a puff of blue smoke immediately upon starting, so that's why I got concerned. Otherwise, the engine runs fine. I took it on a 550 mile trip into PA last week. I changed the oil before coming back out, adding only 5 quarts that time. The oil pressure stayed at 50 psi, so I figured it was OK. I've since added another 1/2 quart. I'd be glad to drive up to Columbus sometime. Are you going to the Mopar Nationals this weekend? I won't be able to make it because of prior commitments, but would like to find taller rear gears for highway cruising. It's got 3.23's in it now (8 3/4). Let me know how to contact you. Talk to you later. |
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