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Originally Posted by Ford56
. . . when I checked the oil, there wasn't any on the dipstick. ...
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Originally Posted by 50fordcoupeman
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56........guess this really means are there a dump truck load of interchangeable 302 parts and we both seem to have some. ...
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I haven't had a 302 since the early 80's and I've never swapped one into a 50's Ford, so bear with me a moment...
Might the original oil pan on the 302 have been changed, rear sump to front sump? If so, the dipstick location would need to change as well. Was an oem or aftermarket oil pan used? Would the 'new' dipstick location be in the timing cover? How many types of these timing covers are there? Are they 100% compatible with the 'new' oil pan?
Given these assumed variables here's the actual question . . .
What are the chances the bottom end of the dipstick is being deflected by something and not even going down into the oil?
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