454 owners, how big is your dipstick?

[f_inscreenname]

I have been rebuilding a 454 (1986 MIE340) over the winter. One thing that was missing when I bought the motor was the oil pan dip stick. The original tube is there but no stick. Does anyone have the length measurements of the stick its self?
I know some will say fill it up to the recommended capacity and then mark the stick but my manual says 6 qts with oil filter. Its says nothing about if you have a remote oil filter (I do) or when its a dry motor (never started). Or do you pour the oil down into the motor so 98% of it goes in the pan and then measure it??
Over this stupid thing I am lost.

[SmokinLowriderSS]

My dipstick is very large.
The one on my 454 is the flexible one tho (Thru-Transom headers).
My stock one is available, hanging, on the garage wall, undamaged, intact, 2 pieces (tube plus insert).Likely to go really cheeep. :)
Also available in an intake manifold. Good, solid, undamaged GM iron, guaranteed to last almost forever. :D
Also usable as a substitute for an anchor.:idea:

[GofastRacer]

My dipstick is very large.
Yeah right!..:D :D :D
Also available in an intake manifold. Good, solid, undamaged GM iron, guaranteed to last almost forever. :D
Also usable as a substitute for an anchor.:idea:
What kind is it, a Quadrajunk model or is it an early square type???..

[Ned S]

I had to fabricate a dipstick for my SB stroker motor. I put 4qts in then primed the system with a drill attachment in the dist hole then drained the oil. I then subtracted the capacity of the standard filter.
When I drained the oil, just to be sure it was all out I pulled the drain hose off.

[fatboy95]

My dipstick is very large.
The one on my 454 is the flexible one tho (Thru-Transom headers).
My stock one is available, hanging, on the garage wall, undamaged, intact, 2 pieces (tube plus insert).Likely to go really cheeep. :)
Also available in an intake manifold. Good, solid, undamaged GM iron, guaranteed to last almost forever. :D
Also usable as a substitute for an anchor.:idea:
Mine is too long, it bends when I stick it in....:)

[f_inscreenname]

thanks Ned.
OK guys its funny :D but I really need to know also.:eek:
:)

[SmokinLowriderSS]

From the place in the "bell" on the stick where the top of the tube seats into, the "full" spot is 23 1/4" down the shaft. The "add 1 qt" spot is 24" down the shaff. :)

[f_inscreenname]

Sorry for being late, was real busy the last couple days but better late then never.
Thank you very much.
:)

[twowheeledfish]

My dipstick is real long too, but its bent and kinda rusty. :D
Anyone know where to find one for a 460 Ford?