Other: '63 R2 Hawk oil capacity?

[63 R2 Hawk]

I know this has been discussed before and I have gone back and read the "dipstick" threads and the shop manual, but I just want to make sure before I circumcise my dipstick tube. Whenever I change oil & filter, the stick always reads 1 qt low ("5 qts" stamped on it.) I always added the extra quart which seemed to quickly disappear and I would just drive it showing a qt low. After reading the threads related to that topic here, I suspect I have the wrong dipstick tube length but I hate to hack the tube off until I'm absolutely sure that's the right thing to do. Any last word input on this subject? Seems like a really glaring oversight on Studebaker's part, but I haven't received any recall notices on this issue....

[Gunslinger]

The owners manual is not clear at all. An R1 or R2 engine holds six quarts with a filter but the sump itself is a five quart capacity. I guess Studebaker never corrected or made clear their manuals after oil filters became common and standard.

[63 R2 Hawk]

Thanks, Slinger. That's what I thought, now all I have to do is figure out where that first qt of oil goes......

[StudeRich]

Are you saying that you actually had the correct amount of Oil in it (6 Qts.) and after running it 2 to 5 Min., the dipstick reads "Full"?

But then HOW soon does it disappear? 500 miles, 1000 miles what? Or a week, 2 weeks (leaking)?