Over 7 qts of oil!!!

[Ross F-1]

Originally Posted by V8 Bob

I've tried to find info on truck pan capcity without success so I'll take your word for it. Strange Trucks would not use more oil capacity than pass cars, except for the '49-'51 Mercs. I know the F-1 pan I have looks like it would hold at least 5 quarts.

It's the same for trucks, 5 qts.

[solidaxle]

Originally Posted by 38convsedan

Solidaxle, the pan on mine is different than your photo….Drain is in center, not on the side.

Take a picture of yours and post it. Things get swapped around through the years, maybe someone can identify it.

[69a]

Originally Posted by flatjack9

Either the tube is too long or the dipstick is too short. Tube should be 8 21/64" long

Hi. This is the tube I have on my 8BA (8 21/64"). My dipstick is about 16" long, that is about 2" too long. Does anyone know what the correct length is from where the dipstick hits the top of the tube to the "FULL" mark?
(8BA with 8 21/64" tube) I am running a modified sump so the 5 quart method won't work.
Thanks.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Alaska Jim

I will also add that if I remember correctly , the oil pump pick up that is used with the 50-51 Merc pans is different than the other 8ba oil pump pick-ups , in that it is "hooded" to match the windage tray

Like this one, BELOW!

Coop

[69a]

Hi Coop.
No. I have an 8RT sump, but I have chopped a fairly large piece from the front to give clearance for R&P steering.

[1948F-1Pickup]

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Just changed my oil in the '48 (8BA). It took the 5 quart container and
one more bottle. I think the static oil level is between 1/16 & 1/8" over the FULL
line on the dip stick.