So thought I would share about my dipstick dilemma. I have a 289 originally a font sump oil pan Which I had to make a rear sump pan to clear the cross member/ Its going in a 1953 ford customline. The original dipstick was in the front of motor that went through the timing cover. This would not register the oil properly any more scents its now a rear sump pan. We don't want to blow up the motor now. So I tried to find info On what to do with no luck. so I figure Id post this and maybe it will help some one down the way. I found this oil pan adapter that screws on to pan. Its from a 7.3 diesel motor which is a ford motor. I cut a hole in pan and bolted it right on. You could weld it if want. I used a autoloc dipstick and slid it into opening bolted it on and done. Now we can check the proper oil level.
1997-2003 Ford 7.3L V8 Oil Pan Inner & Outer Nut Adapt… I think the part number is 015367 Look up 7.3 oil dipstick flange and it comes up.
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