Fuel smell in the oil

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Jun 5, 2004 | 10:21 PM

Root79Rx7

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Fuel smell in the oil

i bought an 82 motor, it ran, but since buying it and getting ready to change the oil i noticed a strong gas smell in the dipstick, could this be flooding or a cracked block?

Jun 5, 2004 | 10:27 PM

thafox

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i had the same thing happen 2 me at the same time also i was going 2 change the oil also.....after i changed it i didnt smell the gas/oil mix on the dipstick anymore

Jun 5, 2004 | 10:32 PM

Root79Rx7

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well i plan on changing it soon, post you all on the results

Jun 6, 2004 | 11:57 AM

wagondriver69

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If the motor was really flooded anytime before you bought it, or by yourself, that probably caused it. I had the same problem once, just change the oil asap because that fuel thins it out real bad...