Dipstick dilemma

Started by Alfetta77, October 23, 2020, 04:59:12 PM

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Alfetta77

Hi all, I have a spare engine which in the medium term I plan to rebuild and swap with the existing OK but tired engine in my 1977 Alfetta GTV.
Noticed the other day though, the dipstick seems to be on the other side, compared with the engine in the car?
Checked the manual and the engine in my car seems to have the dipstick on the correct side.
As can be seen from the photos, there is a hole for the dipstick on the fuel pump side.
Welcome any thoughts about what is going on, and what kind of motor this is? (I don't know enough about engine numbers to tell!)
Current:  Alfetta GTV 1977 Silver
Previous: Alfetta GTV 1980 Red

Alfetta77

Here's a photo of the dipstick on the engine in my car, right behind the fuel pump.
Current:  Alfetta GTV 1977 Silver
Previous: Alfetta GTV 1980 Red

bonno

From the position of dipstick it appears to be an early series Nord engine and more than likely 1750 as per link below
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Nord+engine&tbm=isch&chips=q:nord+engine,online_chips:romeo+1750&rlz=1T4MXGB_enAU573AU573&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-j8vmzsvsAhXjM7cAHb2-DFIQ4lYoB3oECAEQHA&biw=1899&bih=871#imgrc=8tB03k5Uk0FaGM

In addition to this, I have attached a forum link on engine identification/markings to identify series of the Nord engine
http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=16257.0


Alfetta77

Thanks for the links Bonno  :)
Had a look at the engine identification / markings thread, and it looks like my spare engine is a 2.0 - see photo of the head marking.
Also sump is definitely an Alfetta-style one (although I think this style of sump might also be on the later 105 series engines?).
Current:  Alfetta GTV 1977 Silver
Previous: Alfetta GTV 1980 Red

poohbah

the dipstick on your spare engine is exactly the same as on my '81 2.0L.
Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)

Alfetta77

Interesting, thanks Poohbah - perhaps the later GTV engines had the dipstick on the other side.
I guess as long as it clears the exhaust manifold, shouldn't be a drama.
Current:  Alfetta GTV 1977 Silver
Previous: Alfetta GTV 1980 Red

poohbah

yeah, should be no issue with the manifold except to be aware if you're checking oil when hot...

Also, while the engine is accessible check the dipstick tube to make sure its not wobbly or loose. Mine was and was the source of a steady oil leak.

Used some Permatex High Temperature Thread Sealant (which I think is the equivalent to Loctite 5770) on the base of the tube which has tightened it right up, the oil leak is fixed and engine now consumes a fraction of the oil it did before.
Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)

pafiat

dipstick on my '83 Giulietta is under the exhaust manifold. Very handy for checking after a run...

carlo rossi

yes on the exhaust side many a burnt knuckle
current cars
red 83 gtv 2.0


previous cars
Red 76 1.2/1.5 alfasud ti
white 79 alfetta 2000
alfetta 74 1.8
escort Lotus twin cam
bikes
ducati 900 ss 1979
moto morini 3 1/2 sport 1975/6
Moto morini 3 1/2 valentini speciale 77 oh and a deltek rockhopper

Alfetta77

Agree Pafiat and Carlo, probably not the best design feature! Thanks Poohbah for the tip re sealant, will check if it is tight.
Current:  Alfetta GTV 1977 Silver
Previous: Alfetta GTV 1980 Red

bonno

The engine oil dipstick is located on passenger side (exhaust manifold) of my car, and learn't from an early age to check oil level when engine is cold ensuring oil has drained fully and not get burnt in the process.

festy

#11
I kind of wish mine wasn't on the exhaust side  :o
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Alfetta77

Sure - I can't even see it! pretty serious set-up you have going on there.
Current:  Alfetta GTV 1977 Silver
Previous: Alfetta GTV 1980 Red

MD

Provision for an oil level in the sump probe?
Transaxle Alfas Haul More Arse.

Current Fleet
Alfetta GTV6 3.0
Alfetta GTV Twin Spark supercharged racer
75 1.8L supercharged racer

Past Fleet
Alfa GT 3.2V6
Alfetta GTV 2.0
Giulia Super 2.0
Berlina 2.0

BBRT


G'day,
I carry a welding glove in my kit. Therefore no problem.