Oil pressure concern

[TYTILIDIE]

Got the new motor going and noticed something odd tonight. When I start the truck, I have no oil pressure til I start to drive it. It does fine while its driving, not erratic, nice and smooth and up in the 40-70 area. Should this worry me? Anyone have any ideas why its doing this?

Mike

 

[bezerk]

Re: Oil pressure concern

you have an aftermarket oilpressure gauge? test it with a mechanical.
could be just an electric issue, but i wouldn't drive it untill i new it for sure...
you primed the engine when you installed it?

 

[SY2455]

Re: Oil pressure concern

I wouldn't drive it until I knew for sure.I would test with a mechanical press gauge,hopefully just your sending unit is bad.

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: Oil pressure concern

Welp, motors toast after 2 days and 120 miles of break in. Im not even going to drive it anywhere except into the garage. I cut the filter open this evening and found some some copper goodies. The book said 4 1/2 qts of oil and thats what I did. I vaguely remember always putting in 5 but trusted the book. Guess I figured that one out a little too late. Anyone know what I can do to clean the turbo out? I just got it from Waller and dont feel like losing it again. Im pullin the motor tomorrow night and should hopefully have it dont by Friday. Not sure how Ill go about it. Ild like to leave the heads on but not sure if this can be done this way. IM sure Ill have to tear the entire thing down but well see.

Mike