1980 Chevy Truck oil

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LYLEJR
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Smells problem
1980 Chevy Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a strong smell of gas in the oil, the oil also seems very thin.
Feb 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Carbuerator or EFI fuel system?
Feb 9, 2009 at 8:18 PM
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LYLEJR
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It has a aftermarket edelbrock carb
Feb 9, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the float system needle valve might not be seating or the float has a pin leak and sinking
Feb 9, 2009 at 11:13 PM
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[quote:ee56c0caa3="lylejr"]Smells problem
1980 Chevy Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a strong smell of gas in the oil, the oil also seems very thin.[/quote:ee56c0caa3]

Sounds like the truck is running alittle rich. does it ping? try a high octain in gas. There is no water in oil is there?
Feb 10, 2009 at 12:33 AM
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LYLEJR
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No i haven't heard a ping and there is no water in the oil. I am going to rebuild the carb and replace the fuel pump before i drive it again. Im sure the fuel in the oil is affecting the lubrication of the oil and don't want to cause engine damage.
Feb 10, 2009 at 1:10 PM
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Don't forget the change the oil and filter too.
Feb 14, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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also check your fuel pump diaphragm may be bad letting gas in the engine
Feb 23, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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