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kilroy583 Member
Joined: Mar 07, 2014 Posts: 22
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:00 am Post subject: NO OIL PRESSURE |
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Hello everyone,
I was on G503.com trying to figure out why I cant seem to develop oil pressure. If you want to visit that post to get an idea of what I'm dealing with it originated as a post of (no spark). As of now my oil pan is off, my timing gear cover is off and I verified all oil plugs in the oil gallery are in. The cam oil spray nozzle is in. when I pump oil down the inlet hose at the oil filter to fill the oil gallery the only area I see oil coming out is from the spray nozzle. I understand oil needs to come out of the spray nozzle but I'm using a thumb pump type oil can how can I build pressure if it is so easy to get oil to come out of the spray nozzle? I have an NOS oil pump installed, there is a gasket installed where the oil pick up tube is bolted to the underside of the block. Originally every thing was connected and the engine did start but I have not started it again because I could not get any oil pressure readings. I currently have a mechanical gauge installed on the oil line where it would connect to the sending unit so I can rule out any electrical or sending unit problems. the oil pump originally was soaked in a can of oil so I know it works. I'm going to put everything back together as soon as I get the gaskets I ordered but I'm wondering if there is anything else to look at while the oil pan and timing cover is off. I will line up the timing marks pull the oil pump soak it in oil again and reinstall it with a new gasket. Any input will be very much appreciated
Thanks you
Chris |
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oilleaker1 Member
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 972 Location: South Dakota
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:05 am Post subject: |
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Rotate the pump submerged in the can to expel air in the pump. I put the filter in the canister and fill it with oil also, unless you have a cuno type oil filter. Fill the side gallery with your hand pump can back down the line that goes to the side of the block by the fuel pump, or where your mechanical gauge is. Plugs out, spin it over and you should see pressure within 30 seconds. Did you pull the oil float cover and clean all the crud out of there? You can't get the crud out if you don't. There has been a rash of no oil pressure threads lately. I'm trying to understand why these steps aren't working for others. Please report back as you go. John |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16355 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:51 am Post subject: |
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Chris,
I reviewed your G503 post at:
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=226581&sid=868d736399c55378f10bd2be3e399914
You appear to have done everything John and I (AKA Cuz) have pointed out. I am a professional mechanic and I have only built 5 jeep 4 cylinder engines over the years in my shop. The first in 1971 and the 5th is on the engine stand now with two more waiting. You seem to have done everything you were advised to do. It's time to post photos of what you have. Closeups are needed of the spray nozzle you have, the oil pump and gasket you have, the oil filter and it's plumbing you have. The oil pickup you have.
You said the engine was rebuilt 17 years ago. Other than the test runs you did this past fall/winter with no oil pressure was the engine run with good oil pressure any other time during that 17 years? _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
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buzzk Member
Joined: Dec 03, 2013 Posts: 197 Location: Saint Augustine , Florida
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:09 am Post subject: oil pressure |
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I was taught to pack the oil pump w/grease to force it to prime old school |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16355 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:50 am Post subject: |
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Packing pumps with grease was old school for normally difficult systems like the Buicks with the pump up front or a worn engine/pump that was stubborn to prime.
The Willys will normally pump right away just by making sure the pump was immersed in oil before installing.
We need an answer from Chris to my question above before we can offer any more useful advice. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php |
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kilroy583 Member
Joined: Mar 07, 2014 Posts: 22
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:25 pm Post subject: no oil pressure |
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No, the engine has never been run before, until this last fall. I had always kept openings in the engine closed to outside air. It has always been stored in my garage and I rotated the crank shaft once a week, worst case once a month. I will send some pictures as soon as I figure it out. Still new at this site. |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16355 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Well since this is the first run attempt on a 17 year old overhaul and you state you have confirmed the following to be correct:
1-Oil pump is properly primed and installed.
2-Direct reading gauge is connected properly and is accurate.
3-There are NO 1/8" pipe plugs loose or missing.
4-The front cam gear lubricating jet nozzle is the correct .040 orifice.
5-The oil pump pick-up screen is clean and clear.
That leaves only the bearing clearances on the crank and cam and the bore clearance on the lifter bodies. If you are positively 100 % certain 1 thru 5 are good to go then it is now time to disassemble the engine and check these clearances. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php |
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kilroy583 Member
Joined: Mar 07, 2014 Posts: 22
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Ok,
finally figured out picture posting problems so I have a couple of pics on. the oil pump was properly installed. You can see the gasket I made its on top of the oil filter. The material is a little bit thicker than the original (about 3 times thicker) this is the gasket that fits between the pump and the block. The screen is clear. direct ready gauge should be good its new and is connected to the oil line that would connect to the sending unit. It comes with a 6 foot hose so I can hang it over the wind shield when I turn the engine. The nozzle has no marking on it so I'm not sure what size it is so I can take it somewhere and have that checked. I'm thinking about assembling it all back together with new gaskets and nozzle to see if I can't get it to work before I disassemble the engine. Any thoughts?
Chris |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16355 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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I sent you photos of the bottom of the block showing locations of the 1/8"P plugs over on the G503 PM page. Are you 100% certain that every plug is in and tight?
The stock oil spray nozzles came in a 0.070" diameter early and 0.040" later. You can check that yourself with the appropriate size drill bit.
There are 4 or 5 of those plugs along that right oil gallery. I recall at least 2 at the rt. rear side of the center main bearing web plus the two shown in the second photo.
The left oil gallery has your gauge at the back end. Then two unused ports in the middle then the front one behind the fuel pump that feeds the oil filter.
Make sure that oil filter is plumbed correctly. The hose from the lower left front of the block by the fuel pump must go to the oil filter's "IN" port which has a restriction inside the filter. The filter "OUT" port hose goes to the front timing cover. If you reversed these hoses you'll get 0 oil pressure. If the filter "IN" port and tube have no restriction you will get 0 oil pressure.
Why are you not using the correct thickness oil pump to block gasket. The thin gasket is required for proper sealing. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php |
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artificer Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2007 Posts: 206 Location: Gold Coast Australia
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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I thought I posted this previously but don't see....make sure the Pressure Regulating Valve [PRV spring & plunger] is in place & free to move in the oil pump. Can be done without removing the pump from the engine.
If missing in action or open you will NOT get oil pressure....also the pick up tube MUST be secure & tightly mounted on the crankcase so as not to pull air rather than create a lower than atmospheric pressure. _________________ John GIBBINS
ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck & Auto Technician 2002 USA
Licensed Motor Mechanic NSW # MVIC 49593 Current
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kilroy583 Member
Joined: Mar 07, 2014 Posts: 22
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Ok,
I will verify all plugs for tightness and verify they are all in.
I will purchase correct gasket.
I will need to purchase a new spray nozzle mine is a .070.
I will verify spring and plunger in the oil pump (relief valve)
hoses at filter are correct
once I have all the parts and its all back together I will prime the oil pump
submerge it in oil and turn the shaft to see oil pump out, install pump, fill oil gallery via inlet at the top of oil filter canister.
Did I miss anything?
Thank you for all your input I'll let you know how it goes when I'm done!
Chris |
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kilroy583 Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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I added a picture of the old spray nozzle and the new one which is N.O.S. the new one is .07 the old one is .07 but the old one looks a lot bigger I'm assuming because of wear. I'm going to send the new one back and keep looking for a spray nozzle with a .04 orifice. |
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heywood1 Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2013 Posts: 21 Location: troy Alabama
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Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Had the same problem about 6 months ago.A motor I knew nothing about.
Started right up sounded great,zero oil pressure.
Dropped oil pan to check gallery plugs and oil pickup and everything looked fine.decided to remove the over large screen cover on the oil pickup and really verify that the screen was clear.It looked fine with the cover on but after carefully prying the tabs up and removing the cover I found a piece of gasket the size of a postage stamp that was covering the inlet pipe.The screen was actually being sucked up to the the pipe due to the blockage.Mind you ,none of this could be seem until the cover over the screen was removed.
Cranked it up and BAM....40 psi of oil pressure!
Hope this might help _________________ 1953 M38a1
1967 M715
1965 m101a1 trailer
1970 M35a2 (sold) |
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kilroy583 Member
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 12:40 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Heywood I also pulled off the cover except mine was clear. I really feel its the oil nozzle. found one NOS with a .04 orifice but it was sent in a standard envelope with a few stamps. 12 days latter and no nozzle no tracking available. So still looking for a nozzle. |
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kilroy583 Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 12:08 am Post subject: |
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FINALLY,
Received my NOS oil spray jet with a .04 orifice. Posted some pictures so anyone can see the difference. I really feel good that this might be the problem. Now all I need to do is get this all put back together.
Thanks for everyone's help I will let you know how it goes.
Chris |
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