318 LA Dodge

[mechanicfred]

I recently resealed a 318, complete tear down and repair. Upon assembly I primed the oiling system, had 60 lbs and oil to both rocker shafts. When I installed the engine you have to remove the oil filter to install a bell housing bolt. I pulled the oil filter off and to my surprise there was no oil in the filter. Remember I had 60 psi and oil to both rocker shafts. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[J.Wondergem]

I recently resealed a 318, complete tear down and repair. Upon assembly I primed the oiling system, had 60 lbs and oil to both rocker shafts. When I installed the engine you have to remove the oil filter to install a bell housing bolt. I pulled the oil filter off and to my surprise there was no oil in the filter. Remember I had 60 psi and oil to both rocker shafts. Any insight would be appreciated.

Was the oil filter a cross over number?

 

[mechanicfred]

Was the oil filter a cross over number?

Thats what I've been thinking, try a different oil filter. Thank you

 

[chris142]

are you using the ph8a,ph43 or ph16 filter?

 

[mechanicfred]

are you using the ph8a,ph43 or ph16 filter?

i think its an s16 stp filter,

 

[chris142]

i think its an s16 stp filter,

Any of those filter #'s will fit it. Me personally would use an American made filter and not a Chinese one.