7.3 idi dipstick length....

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MrDanB

Discussion Starter · Mar 24, 2009 (Edited)

I went to change the oil in my '88 7.3l and notice that the oil level doesn't even come up onto the dipstick... Upon closer inspection, I see that the P.O has stuffed a tranny dipstick in the engine tube. I have looked at my local pull a part yard, auto parts stores and the only place I can find one is at the dealer for $68 . Seems pretty steep for a dipstick. Anyone know the length of a 7.3l engine oil dipstick???
Thanks! Dano :thumbsup

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4play

· #2 · Mar 24, 2009

it would be a couple days before i can get back to check mine, im sure someone else will chime in on the length. if your not sure though. the oil fill capacity is 9qts. then add 1 more quart for the filter. if you upgraded to the powerstroke oil filter add another quart. so its either 10 or 11 total. also the add line on the correct stick is 2-quarts not 1

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MrDanB

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 24, 2009

Thanks 4play! I think overfilling is as bad as underfilling sometimes... If I can get the correct length, then I can scrounge one up at the junk yard...
Dano:happymugs

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Chobeeman

· #4 · Mar 24, 2009

26 1/8 inch from top of tube to the Full mark

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MrDanB

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 25, 2009

Chobee,
I have only made 2 posts and you are right there to give me the answers I need! Kudos and thanks, thanks and more thanks!
Dano:woot:

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Chobeeman

· #6 · Mar 25, 2009

No problem. Just sharing knowledge.

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my97stroker

· #7 · Mar 30, 2009

I actually have one out of a 89 7.3L......pm if your interested in it.

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movingman60

· #8 · 2 mo ago

im looking for a oil dipstick for a 1988 international s 1600 u-haul 7.3 idi or the length of it

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tanky

· #9 · 2 mo ago

the int. dipsticks vary as far as i can tell
i used the factory manual to check mine...
(gallons not dipstick marks)!

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