Wrong oil dipstick

[SK8BALL]

74 Charger 318 original engine.
It has the wrong dipstick in it.
The dipstick is 21 inches long, which I
believe is correct. The problem is the
FULL & ADD marks are way off after
checking after a fresh oil change.
It reads as if the engine has way too much
oil. Does anyone have measurements from
the bottom tip of the dipstick to the
ADD & FULL marks?
Then I can make notches for correct reference.

 

[tonysrt]

I have 11/8 for add and 19/16 for full.

 

[69Bee]

Change oil and filter, run engine for 30sec or so, then shut off. Let sit for a few minutes and check oil level. If off, trim tube to read full on the stick or re-mark dipstick to suit...

 

[pnora]

I always changed the oil and filter less 1 quart. Run it and let it sit a half hour. Mark the stick as add and then add the last quart and mark it at full. You either have the wrong stick or tube.

 

[SK8BALL]

The fresh oil change will work.
Thanks for the ideas

 

[MCODECUDA]

You want the measurement from the handle down not the other way around.

 

[SK8BALL]

I would like the measurements from the bottom of the stick to the add and full marks so I can compare to the stick that is in there

 

[tonysrt]

74 Charger 318 original engine.
It has the wrong dipstick in it.
The dipstick is 21 inches long, which I
believe is correct. The problem is the
FULL & ADD marks are way off after
checking after a fresh oil change.
It reads as if the engine has way too much
oil. Does anyone have measurements from
the bottom tip of the dipstick to the
ADD & FULL marks?
Then I can make notches for correct reference.

I have 11/8 for add and 19/16 for full.