Dipstick

[tom_escort_mk2]

Recently fitted an original alloy sump to my Pinto which came with the matching pick up pipe. It didn't come with the dipstick however, but wanted to check if they were all the same or not?

[anguz]

no there are several variants

[snapper1]

Periodically there are questions regarding oil levels and shortened sumps.
There is no difference in the levels as the low/high mark on the dipstick is relevant to the block/ sump face not the sump capacity.
What can throw the measurements off is the dipstick and tube combinations, there are several sizes, on the Pintos, 2 more common than others.
It's the dipstick tube combination that should not be swapped around.
I am swapping engines and have 2 dipstick/tube variants and have taken measurements and photos for our communal knowledge.

Pinto dipstick
Critical measurement is from bottom of dipstick tube to minimum mark
Short tube 24.8cm
Min mark to tube 14.7
Max mark to tube 12.5

Long tube 31.3
Min mark to tube 14.5
Max mark to tube 12.2

[tom_escort_mk2]

Thanks for the info, that really helps