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MG MGB Technical - dipstick

hi
could someone tell me how long is the dip stick for the mg roadster 1964 model, and the distance between the max and minimum mark. the previous owner had changed many parts from a austin healy.i am not sure if my dipstick is for mg.
thanks
vignes pillai

http://www.mgbmga.com/tech/mgb17.htm
michel

thanks MICHEL
vignes pillai

Not sure if you got all you wanted from Michel's site.
I have an 18GG engine in my '72 Roadster and the dimensions of the dip stick are:
Length from top of seal to tip - 286mm
Length from top of seal to Max - 240mm
Distance between Max & Min - 9mm

Regards
Richard
Richard Coombs

I noticed the dipstick on my '72 GT it is less than a quart between the low and high mark more like 3/4 quart.
Why isn't it a quart?
patrick bailey

Maybe they calculated the marks on what they considered was the minimum and maximum oil levels for the engine. Even if it had been an exact quantity unless you let it get right down to the min before topping up you shouldn't be using a 'containerful' anyway, but topping up only as far as the max mark. Overfilling can be as bad as too little. Personally I only allow mine to get half-way down.
Paul Hunt

This thread was discussed between 12/01/2009 and 13/01/2009

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