Kevin's explanation is correct. If you were to remove the top cover the oil in the cannister would be up to the level of the hole in the side of the standpipe. If you have very little oil in your cannister I would suspect a restriction / stoppage in the feed line as Phil has suggested.

What oil pressure do you have when the engine is running?


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