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Jul 10, 2022 | 06:09 PM

louie

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Fuel in oil

I had regulator issues and needle and seat troubles, each time I tested it dumped fuel into the engine, not running. I'd guess a quart or more, just change the oil to be safe?

Jul 10, 2022 | 06:54 PM

dragline

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That's a lot of fuel. I'd also play it safe. Oil & filter.

Jul 10, 2022 | 07:08 PM

Vintage Chief

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Year, Model? That’s a ton of fuel. Any modifications to the engine?

Jul 10, 2022 | 07:14 PM

oldcutlass

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Yes, an oil change is in order. Hopefully you got your regulator repaired.

Jul 10, 2022 | 07:26 PM

louie

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Yup everything is good now. I have a lot of oil laying around so will dump it, it never ran so filter should be good.

Jul 10, 2022 | 08:59 PM

no1oldsfan

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Fuel in the oil is very bad. It strips the oil from the motor. Be very careful.

Jul 11, 2022 | 01:36 AM

fleming442

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Change the oil and prime the system. I might even pull the plugs and crank it, then change and prime it again.

Jul 11, 2022 | 07:24 AM

HighwayStar 442

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Mechanical fuel pump was leaking into my 84H/O engine. Without me knowing, until it was too late. Spin a crank bearing. Another reason to have electric fuel pump in gas tank.