I'm pretty sure I messed up and I'd like you guys to confirm it for me. Lol! Basically, my son bought a 1954 Ford Crestline that someone replaced the 234 Y with a 292 Y, industrial engine from a generator. I, knowing nothing about Y's, have just rebuilt the engine and realized, at this late stage in the game, I have a front sump oil pan, but the dipstick in the block is/was used and the timing cover hole is plugged. Is there any way to get a reasonably accurate oil level with the dipstick located where it is, or do I have to pull the pan off and move it to the timing cover?
Oh yeah, how many quarts in the stock, front sump pan? Converted to a spin on filter if it matters. Thanks!