Auto Parts: 1972 Buick GS oil dipstick, 4 quarts, buick gs

Question
I recently bought a 72 GS with a 350 4bbl and it doesn't have the original engine.  The number on the carburetor is for a 77 buick but I can't read the engine number.  The dipstick states that full is 4 quarts.  This doesn't seem correct to me.  I've always thought the 350 would take 5 quarts of oil.  Can you tell me if this is the correct dipstick for this engine and if not, where can I get one.  I've searched online and am having difficulty finding one.

Answer
Hi Vickie,

I have to agree with you that any V8 should take at least five quarts of oil at at a change.

Carb numbers at this point probably aren't going to be any use anymore as most of them Q-jet carbs work on any 4bbl equipped GM vehicle so it could have easily been replaced. Block cast numbers will be the only way you can determine which engine is installed in your GS. Cast number should be behind the left-bank cylinder head near the firewall and Series Code number should be stamped into a pad in front of the right-bank cylinder head usually under a bracket for the alternator or other accessories.

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