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  1. 08-13-2005 10:40 AM #1
    phamil1
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    Oil in distributor

     



    I'm getting oil in my distributor. I am thinking the engine is over filled with oil. I just put on an 8 quart pan and filed it with 8 quarts. It shows high on the dip stick, but I put in exactly 8 quarts. Do I believe the dip stick or the pan? Would oil in the distributor be an indication of too much oil?

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  2. 08-13-2005 11:21 AM #2
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    Always trust the dipstick.
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  3. 08-13-2005 11:41 AM #3
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    The shaft has to have too much clearance to let oil up into the distributor, no matter how much is in the pan.
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