Canton oil pan and dip stick tube???
#2
Years ago I ran into this problem.
I cut my dipstick tube shorter to fit in.
Then I put my dipstick in and the next time I checked my oil a chunk of my disptick was gone.
So I have one broken dipstick in place all the time and a good dipstick I put in when I need to see the level.
I cut my dipstick tube shorter to fit in.
Then I put my dipstick in and the next time I checked my oil a chunk of my disptick was gone.
So I have one broken dipstick in place all the time and a good dipstick I put in when I need to see the level.
#4
I just fixed this issue today, with a Canton 242-t. When I test fit the pan, I could see that the crank scraper welded in the pan blocks part of the dipstick passage. I just ground that part of the scraper out, about 3/8 inch wide. Then disassembled pan and cleaned it real well to get all the metal dust out.
If you have the Canton bolt-on pickup you should check the clearance to the pan, too. Mine was touching with no gasket. Couple taps put it a 1/8 inch.
If you have the Canton bolt-on pickup you should check the clearance to the pan, too. Mine was touching with no gasket. Couple taps put it a 1/8 inch.
#5
I just fixed this issue today, with a Canton 242-t. When I test fit the pan, I could see that the crank scraper welded in the pan blocks part of the dipstick passage. I just ground that part of the scraper out, about 3/8 inch wide. Then disassembled pan and cleaned it real well to get all the metal dust out.
#6
I was gonna clearance mine up near the block where the little "V" is made in the pan for the dipstick, that is where mine hit going in, but I was afraid of it cracking there later..I just cut the tube off, put some sillycone on it and put er in.
David
#7
It looks like the tube is hitting the "V" of the pan, but the dip stick itself appears not to go beyond this point either. I Don't have a problem with cutting the tube, but what dipstick works? I really don't want to pull the pan at this point, but...
#8
Thanks for all of the replys! Unfortunately, I bought a project car and the engine is already in the car and running (or was running - I'm getting ready for the turbo kit.). The engine also has splayed 4-bolt main caps which I understand adds to the problem.
It looks like the tube is hitting the "V" of the pan, but the dip stick itself appears not to go beyond this point either. I Don't have a problem with cutting the tube, but what dipstick works? I really don't want to pull the pan at this point, but...
It looks like the tube is hitting the "V" of the pan, but the dip stick itself appears not to go beyond this point either. I Don't have a problem with cutting the tube, but what dipstick works? I really don't want to pull the pan at this point, but...
I use the "add" mark as my full mark
David
#9
#12
Just confirming - the dipstick wouldn't provide any benefit if it was cut.
However, it seems like the dipstick is stopping at about the same place without the tube in the picture, but I was just eyeballing it. I'll take some measurements today. Thanks!
However, it seems like the dipstick is stopping at about the same place without the tube in the picture, but I was just eyeballing it. I'll take some measurements today. Thanks!
#13
It has the stock stroke, so hopefully there won't be any issues using the stock dipstick and tube. The tube has a stop on it where it contacts the block regardless of how much I cut off below the stop, so it should provide the same length in the engine as the original set-up. Well, it makes sense to me anyway
#14
I was confused about how much oil to put in the pan so I called the Tech Line at Canton; they told me the pan makes it a 6 qt. system. Fill the filter then put the rest of the 6 qts. in the pan
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