1966 250 dipstick correct?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Matt58 · 12-09-2015, 08:01 PM

I have a 66 c10 with the original 250 six cylinder and according to the dipstick it holds 4 quarts of oil up to the full mark. I read it is supposed to hold 5 quarts. I am using the larger filter...Does this appear to be the original dipstick? or any other suggestion?

**Palf70Step** · 12-09-2015, 08:06 PM

My 70 with a 250 6 was 5 quarts with filter,4 without filter. I can't double check since I don't have the truck, but that does look like the dip stick for the GM 6.

Matt58 · 12-09-2015, 09:10 PM

I am showing full with a new wix 51060 and 4 quarts of oil. Could I have a quart of sludge in the pan?

TJ's Chevy · 12-09-2015, 09:34 PM

My 292 also takes 5 quarts with a filter.

**Palf70Step** · 12-09-2015, 09:49 PM

Have you run it yet?

Matt58 · 12-09-2015, 11:12 PM

Yes have run it... seems ok but want to have the correct amount of oil..

Matt58 · 12-10-2015, 09:39 AM

any other ideas?

T and S · 12-10-2015, 11:09 AM

A) make sure the dip stick tube in the block is correct
B) do you have a friend that has a 250 ? borrow his dip stick and see if their is a difference.

**60-66** · 12-10-2015, 11:11 AM

Just from what I can see , that dipstick looks to be the pre 1963 design with the , for lack of a better term, the loose washer style , they used these on early 235s and v8s. Then they changed to the style with the sleeve that fits over the dipstick tube. Is there a part number stamped in the dipstick down at the bottom ? Looks to be something there? I can track that number. I would put the 5th quart in it and mark the level after its been run. Never heard of a 4 quart system.

**Palf70Step** · 12-10-2015, 07:25 PM

Since it was mentioned, I looked in my old photos and this is the only views of the dipstick on my 70's 250 that I had.

Maybe they will help, but it may be as said above that was one from the older style 6.

Matt58 · 12-11-2015, 10:55 AM

Thanks for your help guys. It has no numbers on it but has a M stamped close to the word FULL. I have a friend with a 250, will see what his has. Thanks again.

12-09-2015, 08:01 PM	#1
Matt58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Texas Posts: 26	1966 250 dipstick correct?? I have a 66 c10 with the original 250 six cylinder and according to the dipstick it holds 4 quarts of oil up to the full mark. I read it is supposed to hold 5 quarts. I am using the larger filter...Does this appear to be the original dipstick? or any other suggestion?

12-09-2015, 08:06 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? My 70 with a 250 6 was 5 quarts with filter,4 without filter. I can't double check since I don't have the truck, but that does look like the dip stick for the GM 6. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-09-2015, 09:10 PM	#3
Matt58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Texas Posts: 26	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? I am showing full with a new wix 51060 and 4 quarts of oil. Could I have a quart of sludge in the pan?

12-09-2015, 09:34 PM	#4
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? My 292 also takes 5 quarts with a filter. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-09-2015, 09:49 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? Have you run it yet? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-09-2015, 11:12 PM	#6
Matt58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Texas Posts: 26	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? Yes have run it... seems ok but want to have the correct amount of oil..

12-10-2015, 09:39 AM	#7
Matt58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Texas Posts: 26	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? any other ideas?

12-10-2015, 11:09 AM	#8
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? A) make sure the dip stick tube in the block is correct B) do you have a friend that has a 250 ? borrow his dip stick and see if their is a difference. __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

12-10-2015, 11:11 AM	#9
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? Just from what I can see , that dipstick looks to be the pre 1963 design with the , for lack of a better term, the loose washer style , they used these on early 235s and v8s. Then they changed to the style with the sleeve that fits over the dipstick tube. Is there a part number stamped in the dipstick down at the bottom ? Looks to be something there? I can track that number. I would put the 5th quart in it and mark the level after its been run. Never heard of a 4 quart system. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

12-10-2015, 07:25 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? Since it was mentioned, I looked in my old photos and this is the only views of the dipstick on my 70's 250 that I had. Maybe they will help, but it may be as said above that was one from the older style 6. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-11-2015, 10:55 AM	#11
Matt58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Texas Posts: 26	Re: 1966 250 dipstick correct?? Thanks for your help guys. It has no numbers on it but has a M stamped close to the word FULL. I have a friend with a 250, will see what his has. Thanks again.



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