can some one tell me when i give it an oil change how much oil needs to go back in please

i am in England so will have to look out for high content zinc oil.

dont know what engine i have as it is in a 1956 ford pop

                                            steve.

i'm in jolly old England, norwich to be precise and there are 2 other Y-block owners near by. i've a 292 in a 56 f100 the book i have indicates 7 qts including filter. i've looked at the oil problem over here, no Brad Penn grade 1 available there is Joe Gibbs oil but it is expensive . recently came across Miller oils  their classic oil seems right, good price. their webb site says it has the right amount of ZDDP but does not say how much.  webb site can lead you to a local supplier

happy hunting

stuey  

        There's several additives available here that have ZDDP and other chemicals. A lot of us add it to "Racing" oil. Oils specifically designed for older engines without roller tappets are generally OK. How come it took you so long to find this site? 

i've been a member about 4 years about the same time i purchased an alu timing cover!!

re US vs english liquid measure   your gallon is slightly smaller   as a child dad would send me to the the corner store for a gallon of parrafin with a US jerry can and i always wondered why some ended up on the floor.

i think a litre is near enough 1 US qt      i'm getting on a bit, don't like metric    a pint of beer is just right  litre too big 

i've had another look at the book, "1956 FORD truck shop manual"  it refers to a 272 ECR  and ECY-W. 

ECY-W  5 qts + 1 qt if filter changed

ECR (2 barrel carb) 5qts + 1 qt if filter changed

ECR (4 barrel carb) 6qts + 1qt if filter changed ????

may be a misprint   did not intend to misslead

stuey