Oil indicator-dipstick - 1967 Cutlass 330 5.4l

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Old Oct 3, 2022 | 09:11 PM
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Oil indicator-dipstick - 1967 Cutlass 330 5.4l

I see the manual shows an oil dipstick length of 16-5/32" for a 330 ci - see attached PDF, the one i have is 17".
i don't find any 330 ci dipsticks on searches.
are there other engines that have the same dipstick, like a 1968 350 ci?
any suggestions on where to find one? except Ebay for $125.
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Old Oct 4, 2022 | 05:32 AM
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What I would do is fill the crankcase and filter with 4 qts of oil and fire the engine. Mark the level on your dipstick with a file. Add a 5th qt, let the oil settle and mark that level with a file on your dipstick.
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
What I would do is fill the crankcase and filter with 4 qts of oil and fire the engine. Mark the level on your dipstick with a file. Add a 5th qt, let the oil settle and mark that level with a file on your dipstick.
^^^This, but I'll just add that after firing the engine briefly, let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow all the oil to drain back into the pan. Mark and repeat with a full five quarts.
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 06:04 AM
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I may have a nos 330 one around somewhere, I'll need to look. What part number do you want?
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 01:24 PM
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indicator part numbers are
384999 330 w/o cruise control
397868 330 with cruise control
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 02:05 PM
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As long as the tube and dipstick are a matched pair, does it really matter? Obviously a longer dipstick in a short tube would show full with less oil, going the other way would show full with too much oil.
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 05:43 PM
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Great suggestion, thanks Eric.
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 05:43 PM
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384999 330 w/o cruise control
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 05:44 PM
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thaks again Nick
Old Oct 4, 2022 | 06:00 PM
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Hi Koda,
I’m interested in a 384999 67 Olds dipstick if you still have it. Especially if NOS or in great shape Let me know cost.

Thank you,
Don

Old Oct 4, 2022 | 06:03 PM
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That is if 1967cutlassHT doesn’t want it.
Old Oct 5, 2022 | 08:06 AM
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Hey Donolds, you can have that dipstick if you want. i will check mine using the 4 qt then 5 qt oil change first.
Old Oct 5, 2022 | 08:27 AM
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Measured from the top ring on the indicator
Full is 13 3/4
Add is right between 14 7/8 & 14 15/16


Old Oct 5, 2022 | 10:45 AM
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good info, thanks Nick
Old Oct 10, 2022 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Donolds
Hi Koda,
I’m interested in a 384999 67 Olds dipstick if you still have it. Especially if NOS or in great shape Let me know cost.

Thank you,
Don
I need to find the damn thing first, I'll get back to you.
Old Oct 12, 2022 | 03:58 PM
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Thank you!
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