oiling · FF-0520

Why is there a slot for the dipstick in the windage tray?

The dipstick comes down through a hole in the tray, so they slotted it a little to give some clearance and flexibility, since the fit depends on the pan, the pickup and the dipstick.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

dipstick clearance

Applicable scope

Windage tray made for a post-war 24-stud 59AB Ford Flathead V8 oil pan, for the engine Steve Coppock is building for his Model T race car