Re: oil smells like gas

[Christopher.Albers@bubbs.biola.edu (Christopher Albers)]

rnanzig@webtv.net writes:
>The other day I checked my oil and the dipstick smelled like
>gasoline . Any guesses as to what is happening?  30w oil, original but
>rebuilt fuel pump,weber 32/36 carb,1725 engine never rebuilt, occasional
>backfire when downshifting , and granny fart when turning off ignition
>after hard run are some possibly related symptoms and factors.

I'd check the fuel pump first.  It's the most likely culprit.

CNA