So I bought a 83 sr5 4x4, just dropped a 22r in it from another 83 4x4. I hadnt ran the motor all that much but it is a good runner. So after I put the motor in the truck I went to change the oil and oil filter. I take off the oil filter and it looks like no oil has even circulated through it. looks dry... the motor has sat for a few months not being ran and I havent ran it yet, wanted to change the fluids first. Normally when I have taken off oil filters they are full of oil. Could this be just from sitting or do I have something else to worry about?

 

could just be from sitting...check to see if it pumps some oil out!

leave the filter off and turn the motor over a couple of times..should squirt some out LOL..(of course with coil wire unhooked.....)

that's just me talking...i would do that..but not turn it over more than once or twice

i remember sometimes changing my oil and no oil coming out of the filter...other people have had the same problem, although mine shows 20psi at idle..

 

Okay I will try and see if that works, it just seems weird that the filter is bone dry. Dont want to damage the motor at all.

 

i don't blame ya dude, i don't like risking my motor either.

like i said though only turn it over a couple of times, any more than that and you could risk damaging the motor if the oil pump has failed.

 

What does the dipstick read?

 

k turned over a few times after adding oil and nothing. Nothing coming out. Think its the oil pump?

 

Dip stick read there was oil, I drained the oil and then went to take off the oil filter and it was bone dry. So I refilled it with oil turned it over as few times had my brother watching for oil to come out and nothing...

 

how many cranks would it take to prime the system, if I just drained the oil and added new oil? Anyone know. I just ran down to the parts store and ordered a new pump. Should get it on tuesday, just in time for my 4 day weekend.

 

How many miles are on the motor, it might be a good idea to look at the timing chain and guides while your at it.

 

about 214,000 yea I thought about that, looks like I know what Im gonna be doing for christmas, thanks for everyones input. Appreciate the fast responses guys

 

So I just talked to my Dad about the situation and he said by turning it over with no filter, all it would do is suck air and not pump oil. So I guess what I need to do is Put the filter on and crank it, then check the filter again.

 

Okay so I put my tools away and was done for the night, then I talked to my Dad about all this. I just cant take it anymore I have to go out there and see if I can get oil to the filter. Ill post the updates a little later when Im done

 

Okay got it figured out, I put the filter on and cranked her over a few times and then checked the filter. All is good the pump is doing what it needs to do. Thanks for all your help guys.

 

good.