ls1chris, just let your wife know what a good investment it is, and that it's your retirement plan! (when she kicks you out... you can at least live in it for a while?) Lol...

Yes, Yellow Bird has been a great addition to our little community as of late! All who participate are an asset to this group, and some really have a lot to share! That's what makes this group so special!

Back to ryan's problem... Ryan, that has been one of the main issues I've had with my current motor.
Not sure if the lower tube was in the proper position, so in the end, I don't think my dip stick sits in the right position.

What I had to do was when I changed the oil, fill it up with the filter too, and run it for a while. once it sat for a day or so, I then checked the oil, and made my own mark to where the oil level was, (it was almost a quart off) and then I know when checking the oil.

I've not found any specifics or measurements to set the tube at from the start. But next time... Lol...

Hope this will help so you don't have to pull it back out?

Brett - 67 Drop Top 455!