escort dipstick length

[Jip]

a mate of mine has a 72 escort with the 1.6litre motor. it doesn't have the original dipstick and we have no idea how much oil to put in it.

so my questions are:
how much does she take?
and how long is it from the bottom of the dipstick handle to the full and add lines?

we scouted the local wreckers but didn't have any luck.

Cheers,
Jip

[Les]

410mm or 16" from top of dip stick tube to max level, 433mm or 17" to add level, 17,3/4" or 450mm total length of dip stick from top of filler tube.
If you can't find a dip stick PM me and I'll send you one.
If you make one use flexible tube such as a choke cable or hood catch outer cable, insert a 75 mm length of wire soldered in the bottom with it sticking out 50mm. and 100mm at top with a ring or hook to pull from.Make sure its soldered in to prevent it dropping inside. needs a 30mm long section at top 9mm thick with slight taper on bottom side to slip in tube to hold at level.
cheers,
Les

[Jip]

it came with a home made dipstick made out of what looks like hood catch outer cable. but we didnt know the levels.

thanks Les so much. very helpful.