'97 Mercruiser 4.3LX wrong dipstick?

Bondo

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Ayuh,... By Feel,....

Does the top sit properly,..?? no outward pressure,..??
No "Tunk" from the oil pan when ya bottom it out,..??
 

Fun Times

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Spec is 4 quarts in the base, 'n a half in the filter,... more like a pint, but anyways,...
You've run it, the filter is full, there should be a fat 4 quarts in the base,.....
^+1.... And as crazy as it may sound, 5 quarts shows pretty high on the stick some times. The boat (actually the engine) is level sitting on the trailer?
Engine Oil Crankcase & Gear Lube Capacity
Sterndrive 4.3L/LX/LH/LXHGM262/4.3LV-61988 - 20010B773243-0M2999994-1/2 US qt (4.3 L)
 

Grub54891

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Is the boat sitting in the water? I've seen them read wrong on the trailer, as the bow is either to high, or to low. You can crank the jack to level the water line, but I prefer to have them floating naturally.
 
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