5.3 dipstick reading incorrect
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5.3 dipstick reading incorrect I have a 5.3 LM7 I'm putting in a K1500. Using stock manifolds, oil pan, dipstick, heads, and accessories. This has been my first overhaul on an LS, and I haven't started it yet. I put in 6.75 qts to compensate for empty oil passages and such but I have barely any oil on the dipstick. What can I check? Also I have yet to find any kind of seal to go on the dipstick tube, is there supposed to be one?
Thanks in advance for any help
Thanks in advance for any help
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Lost track of where my thread went lol. Anyway I took a few pictures to verify the dipstick is in the proper location and if that dipstick looks right for a LM7. I'm sure the o-ring is wrong, but could it throw off my readings that much?
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Found some measurements for the dipstick
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ick-truck.html
Metal to metal dipstick length for my dipstick is 27-5/8", the overall length including the handle isn't even the 31.75" described. So I'm going to order a new dipstick and see if that fixes the issue.
On another note, the truck does run and drive, maintains a good ~50 psi of oil pressure read through a new Auto Meter oil pressure gauge. So I don't think I'm going crazy...yet.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ick-truck.html
Metal to metal dipstick length for my dipstick is 27-5/8", the overall length including the handle isn't even the 31.75" described. So I'm going to order a new dipstick and see if that fixes the issue.
On another note, the truck does run and drive, maintains a good ~50 psi of oil pressure read through a new Auto Meter oil pressure gauge. So I don't think I'm going crazy...yet.
