I just drove my 74FJ 40, with (a swapped 2F) up to my mountain cabin. the motor has been in for at least 5 years and has run great.
While idling at the end of the trip, I noticed ticking sounds. I looked at the gauge, and it was at about 1/3 of its normal position. It always sat at the center of the gauge. Restarted, and oil pressure was 0. Shut it down quickly.
Checked oil level, and I was a quart low, but not enough to lose pressure due to no oil in the pan.
Engine starts and runs, so the distributor is turning.
Oil in pan (and none on ground) so it’s not the head plug.
Oil in pan, and ticking sounds, so it’s not a bad sender.
Any speculation as to what can cause this?
I think I am looking at a tow for sure....
Dammit!
While idling at the end of the trip, I noticed ticking sounds. I looked at the gauge, and it was at about 1/3 of its normal position. It always sat at the center of the gauge. Restarted, and oil pressure was 0. Shut it down quickly.
Checked oil level, and I was a quart low, but not enough to lose pressure due to no oil in the pan.
Engine starts and runs, so the distributor is turning.
Oil in pan (and none on ground) so it’s not the head plug.
Oil in pan, and ticking sounds, so it’s not a bad sender.
Any speculation as to what can cause this?
I think I am looking at a tow for sure....
Dammit!