mopar 440 0 #1 Posted July 10, 2014 just picked up a 1969 charger v 8 automatic all matching #s checked oil and no dip stick just plug, stuck my lil finger in touched oil, did these come with a stick like a B-80 if so how much oil to fill crank case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #2 Posted July 11, 2014 Lubrication chart will give you the capacity Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #3 Posted July 11, 2014 I think right at a quart. Add a quart and stick it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar 440 0 #4 Posted July 11, 2014 has no dip stick, Garry tried the manuals down loads get nothing but a blank white pages, maybe not doing wright will keep working on it, thank you for your time and help, any thing new let me know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar 440 0 #5 Posted July 11, 2014 found it 1QT OIL NO DIP STICK THANKS AGAIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 829 #6 Posted July 11, 2014 The KV181 is a little different oiling engine. The crankcase is basically a dry sump and the oil tank is the aluminum housing or pan. Oil is moved using check valves and pulsations from the crankcase to pump the oil. Oil is pumped first to the top bearing of the crankshaft. The oil then drains into a bowl of sorts that has a drilled passage to the crank pin. Oil is slung to the rest of the internals then sucked back into the reservoir ready to make the trip again. Always wondered why there was an extra hole in a small block Kohler oil pan gasket. Passage to the upper crank bearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar 440 0 #7 Posted July 11, 2014 thank you, been very helpful, yes entirely different animal.now for the big question, where would I get air filter for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #8 Posted July 11, 2014 The lube chart shows 1-1/4 quarts for the engine of the 1969 Charger V8. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 829 #9 Posted July 12, 2014 Here is a pic of the tank/pump system. The air filters are unique and elusive, but there is one on ebay right now. Just search for 234354. Pricey but there. Have thought about using a KN filter and the E-4210 looks like it would work but you would have to fabricate an end for it. Also thought about fitting one of the cone shaped Tecky filters if there is room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar 440 0 #10 Posted July 13, 2014 you are, right on the cost, 3 inches long 10.00 bucks a inch thank you for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites