1965 Ford Mustang Gas odor in engine oil

1965 FORD MUSTANG
100,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNY TYLER
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I recently noticed a gasoline odor in my crankcase oil. The car doesn't get driven much. but runs smoothly and doesn't overheat. The coolant is clear and un contaminated.
Any ideas?
Nov 10, 2014 at 8:10 AM
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JDL
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How often do you change oil and filter? With mechanical fuel pump, the fuel pump could be leaking?

Do you have a lot of blowby? Sometimes, you can get the engine warmed up, remove oil fill cap, if it puffing smoke like a freight train, your rings aren't sealing. Do you have a pcv valve on this?
Nov 10, 2014 at 10:12 AM
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DENNY TYLER
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Thank you for your help. I will follow the recommendations you made and see how that helps.
Nov 12, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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JDL
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Let us know what you find.
Nov 12, 2014 at 9:53 AM
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