Duratec (wet sump) dipstick measurements

[boss351]

Can someone with a Duratec/wet sump give me a few measurements when they have a chance:

1) Hilt of dipstick to "full" dot
2) Hilt of dipstick to bottom tip of dipstick
3) Top of dipstick tube where the hilt rests to surface of casting where tube fitting is threaded in (following the tube down).

Much appreciated..
Adam

[Dr Slotter]

From my 2009 Duratec (RS175/R300 spec.) and I've used the largest diameter hilt (i.e. what stops the stick going any further into the tube rather than where the stick goes into the plastic 'handle') as the reference.

1) 470mm
2) 490mm
3) I can't easily measure that unless I've misunderstood?

[DCL]

A little off topic but I found it impossible to get a good reading as the bottom of the dipstick is in the tube and the 'o'ring at the top made a seal that pushes the air and oil down the tube, often resulting in me overfilling it. A good tip it to remove the 'o'ring for measurement, or have a spare dipstick without it.