Recent dip stick dimension post

[Patrick L.]

Where the heck did it go ? It just read it and now it disappeared.

Anyway, it showed the dimensions as 6 5/8" from bottom of loop to its end. Then 1 1/8" up from bottom to full mark. That leaves 5 1/2" from bottom of loop to full mark.

There has been a whole lot of discussion on this over the decades. And now I can't find any of it.

I have I think 4 dipsticks which are all different lengths.

So when I had the base off clean out all the crud [ technical term ] upon installation I dumped 4 qts of oil in and stuck in one of dipsticks and filed a mark. Then added a qt and filed a second mark. Been using it for I can't remember how long.
Anyway, it measures 8" long. The full mark is 6 3/8" from bottom of loop and the low mark is about 1 1/8" below that.

So I guess that leaves a question about fill tube length.

 

[katy]

Try this:

 

[Bob C]

Is this the thread you are looking for?
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302288

 

[Benson]

It is still there.

I had trouble finding it though ... until I remembered that Bob Bidonde posted it.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2044864&postcount=6

 

[Patrick L.]

Boy oh boy ! What a freaking memory ! Chemo brain is real.

They were right here weren't they.

Thanks guys.

 

[Bob Bidonde]

This is easier to read:

 

[Patrick L.]

I just changed the oil and here are the measurements I have.

From base of the loop.
4 qts,,, 6 1/2"
4.5 qts,,5.75"

This dipstick is 8" from base of loop


This is just mine, FWIW



I guess all I'm trying to say is to try yours and see what it says.

 

[Gene F]

Mine is shaped like the top one. I seldom see one like it.

 

[frank55a]

The bayonet handle shown in post #2 is for a V8 and has different measurements than the Model A bayonet handle. I will post some pictures of the Model A bayonet handle with measurements.

According to the judging standards the bayonet style handle was changed to a round loop handle in January 1929. The bayonet style was therefore used in all of 1928. The bayonet handles are not that common. The bayonet handle is clearly shown in the attached picture.

When I was restoring my 28 for fine point judging I found a very nice bayonet dip stick which I still have but no need for it.

Also attached is an image of page 17 of an original Jan 1 1928 parts Ford parts book showing the dip stick part # A-6750, this dip stick was used from the beginning thru the end of 28.

Additional images show the 28 bayonet dip stick and the later 29-31 dip stick with measurements.