Briggs model Z

[Gtractor]

I have a 1936 Sears Handiman WT with a cast iron shroud Briggs model Z engine and it has two dipsticks [one in the base of the engine and the one that stands behind the tractor]
I know the dipstick that stands behind it is a few quarts low - but there are concerns about the other dipstick as well....

The engine oil dipstick has no marks what-so-ever. Not a "fill to" line, no knurled place, nothing. Just a steel rod hanging from under the cap. How's a dummieeee like me to know how much oil to put in?

 

[Lauber1]

got any picture of this dip stick(the one on the engine)

 

[Gtractor]

I can get one tomorrow [if I remember]

Of course theres also the dipstick I got it from in the first place.
[I'd be willing to bet you've seen it before]

 

[Lance Skene]

fill until the oil starts to flow out the fill hole.. or very close to that point

 

[Gtractor]

 

[Shorty]

My mind for some reason filled up with sarcastic dipstick comments.
I believe the dipstick that is low needs to come around more often to get refilled to the brim.

 

[steve b]

Seems to me if there is oil on the stick you are ok. Think I had a Wisconsin like that

 

[Gtractor]

The dipstick goes to the very bottom of the pan.

 

[Dougt]

I think the oil level is about where the stand pipe goes into the pan.

 

[Lauber1]

that looks like the same one used with an angled pipe on the front of most DB suburbans. I assumed it to be a factory briggs part