Small block chevy oil level height.

[Driver50x]

Does anyone know how far down the oil level should be below the pan rail? I need to weld a bung on my oil pan to check the oil level. I don't have enough room for a dipstick.it is a first generation engine.

[Krooser]

Our Champ pans have a fill plug on the top of the kick out… the level needs to be just below the top of the plug. Yours may be different...

[Driver50x]

Would you mind measuring it for me? How many inches down from the oil pan rail is the oil level?

[let-r-eat]

What pan are you using? 7" deep? 7.25" 7.5" or stock?

[Krooser]

here's a photo from Champs website… the race engine is 200 miles from me so a photo wasn't possible.

[Driver50x]

The pan is 7.5 inches deep. Moroso part number 21316

[Krooser]

I think you'll be OK if the oil level is just at, or slightly below, the bottom of the front part of the pan. Just keep it below the crankshaft.

[speedbuggy]

Can't you just put 7-8 quarts (whatever you are running) of water in the pan an measure it?