<VV> Oil smells of gasoline

[J R Read_HML]

Don't JUST change the oil.... Change out the fuel pump ASAP..   Check it,
I'll bet it is leaking into the crankcase.

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Later, JR
'61 Rampside Standard
'65 Monza Convertible
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard & Melissa Labranche" <labranche@eatel.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 3:27 PM
Subject: <VV> Oil smells of gasoline


> Hello CORVAIR Enthusists:
>
>     I am on day 13 of my Corvair ownership. I have been starting my 1964
Monza
> every other day. Today she would not start. It turned as it has done in
the
> past but she did NOT start. I added some gasoline to the tank in case the
> level gauge was not working properly. NO LUCK! Still won't start. I popped
off
> the distributor to have a look - rotor and contact points show a little
wear
> (not bright and shiny like a new rotor and distributor). Also, the engine
oil
> feels a little thin and smells of gasoline. I realize I should change the
oil.
> What brand and grade of oil do most of you Corvair lovers use?
>     Would greatly appreciate any advice and or suggestions.
> Richard Labranche
> 1964 Monza Coupe
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