360 dipstick

Post by **bogbasic** » 20 Jun 2005 09:02 pm

Hello, the dipstick on my 360 does not have obvious max and min marks, just a flattened bit with a crosshatch pattern pressed into it. I take it that the oil level should be somewhere on this pattern.

Post by **foggyjames** » 20 Jun 2005 10:36 pm

Correct...roughly in the middle I guess!

cheers

James

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 21 Jun 2005 10:59 am

ofcourse not...

just below maximum is ideal.

fit a oiltemp sensor and you'll know why

Post by **foggyjames** » 21 Jun 2005 11:24 am

I do have an oil temp sensor, and I'm totally mystified...?

cheers

James

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 21 Jun 2005 11:34 am

with oil at low levels, the temperature will rise much further under heavy load.

more oil in the pan means a higher thermal capacity. oil temperature will be more constant, and generally lower.

on modern-day engines, oil level can be critical to prevent eery ticking noises on startup. (hydraulic valve lifters)

Post by **foggyjames** » 21 Jun 2005 11:44 am

Understood. My oil temps have been a little higher than usual since I fitted the twin carbs, and lost some oil from my front cam seal (at around the same time). I hadn't associated the temperature rise with oil loss, but it's a fair point!

cheers

James