Question about 55 oil level

[Fenwick B.]

I just changed the oil in my 55 with the recommended 5 quarts of oil, and the level is about an inch above the full mark on the dip stick. I'm wondering if I may have the incorrect dip stick or the dip stick tube? Does anyone know what the length of the dip stick and the tube should be?

[John F.]

Re: Question about 55 oil level

Is this the first oil change? Have the correct oil pan ?Did you change the filter as well? If so, did you drain all the oil out? Run the engine to get oil pumping again. Then check oil again.
John

[Michael L.]

Re: Question about 55 oil level

Fenwick, I think it is 4 qts for a '55, no oil filter. I checked the capacity of my 265 pan and 4 qts went right to the top. I have an original dipstick and it is right to the mark on 4 qts...

Mike

[Fenwick B.]

Re: Question about 55 oil level

Michael, Would you please measure the length of the dip stick and the part of the dip stick tube that is exposed, so that I can check it against mine. Thanks, Fenwick

[Michael L.]

Re: Question about 55 oil level

Dipstick from tip to metal cap / felt 20 3/16" tube from block to opening 6 1/4"

Hope that helps. Good to check, I was down a half quart...

Mike

[Fenwick B.]

Re: Question about 55 oil level

Thanks Michael. That what mine is also.

[Troy P.]

Re: Question about 55 oil level

Is this the first oil change? Have the correct oil pan ?Did you change the filter as well? If so, did you drain all the oil out? Run the engine to get oil pumping again. Then check oil again.
John

John, 55's don't have an oil filter. This is a one year only deal you might not be aware of.