---------------------------------------------------------- Engines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 10/19/03: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:30 AM - Re: dipstick & tube--help (Archie) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:45 AM PST US From: "Archie" Subject: Re: Engines-List: dipstick & tube--help --> Engines-List message posted by: "Archie" > --> Engines-List message posted by: "Dave Ford" > > I have an overhauled O360A1A that I just put its first 6 quarts of oil in. The dipstick shows that it has 5 quarts in it. No oil has yet circulated through the oil lines or filter. This core when received did not have a dipstick or tube, I ordered a new tube #75767 from an engine shop. It is approx. 11 1/2" from tip of tube to engine base. The dipstick was a used one from (supposedly) an O360A1A 8 quart system (it is imprinted "8" on top). I don't know if I have the wrong dipstick or tube, any suggestions? > > Dave Ford On that engine, if you install all 8 quarts, it will push at least one quart out through the breather, and with that amount of oil being thrown around due to elevated amounts, exposes greater volumes to the rings, which will burn more off. As far as oil pressure buildup through the lines, always fill the filter with oil, and allow it to absorb close to a quart. The Oil pump gears should be packed with molybdenum disulfide, or a good grade of assembly lubricant. In this way, the pump will instantly begin suction and pressure. With the filter already primed, there is no delay in waiting for that to fill prior to pressurizing the rest of the system. Archie