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Old 01-16-2020, 05:58 PM   #6
19Fordy
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Default Re: 6 Qts. OF OIL In MY 8BA

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Originally Posted by V8 Bob View Post
The '49-'51 Mercury shop manual does state 6 quarts with a filter, 5 in the pan. I have this pan along with a remote filter on my '32 using 6 quarts with no oil usage issues.

I tested the pan capacity in my solvent tank by tilting the pan about 7 degrees (to match the intake carb mount angle) and filled using a quart container. Five quarts were below the windage tray, while 6 quarts came up even with it.
V8Bob: Thanks. I found the following info. in my 49-51 Mercury Overhaul manual on page 10.

Capacity of Engine oil (dry) 6 qts.
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