New 2F Cannot Spin Oil Pump (1 Viewer)

[martymart]

I installed a newly built 2F into my FJ40. I put in the break-in oil and was going to spin the oil pump to prime the engine to get ready to start it for the first time. However, I went to spin the oil pump with a screw driver through the distributor hole before I was going to attach it to a drill, but I could not turn the oil pump. I am really trying to avoid dumping the new oil and dropping the oil pan plus I have the oil pan gasket set nicely. Is there anything that I can do to troubleshoot without removing the oil pan? Unfortunately, I did not check the oil pump if it spun before I bolted it to the block.

 

[fyton2v]

ouch. if I recall correctly, it should spin pretty easily. If it's not, I can't think of anything other than dropping the pan taking a look from underneath. Hopefully someone smarter than me chimes in.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I think its time to break out the tools. Yea sucks to loose a new gasket, you can drain the oil into a box with a new plastic bad and re use it - yea you will loose some sticking to the bag. The good news is you didn't ruin the motor by having a bad oil pump.

 

[martymart]

I figured. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Grayscale]

Was the screwdriver rubbing on its width, preventing full engagement? I had to modify one with the grinder to get it to fit the clearance in there.

 

[DickM]

There is good info about oil pan gasket install while the motor is in the vehicle courtesy of @Poser in the FAQ's. Looks like you may need it. Good luck.

Also from @orangefj45 here F, 2F, 3F and 3FE rear main seal, oil pan gasket and clutch installation instructions - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/f-2f-3f-and-3fe-rear-main-seal-oil-pan-gasket-and-clutch-installation-instructions.1338727/ starting at post #6

 

[orangefj45]

Did you contact the shop that rebuilt the engine and/or supplied the oil pump?!