Michael Pardee wrote:
>
> "Pablo" <plongson@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:1139514414.977845.131730@g44g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > To raise the oil level is a LOT of fuel in the oil. It is unlikely that
> > it is entering via a cylinder. I don't know what year you are talking
> > about, but if it is older and the FP is mounted on the engine, look for
> > a bad diaphram on the fuel pump. Could be entering there...
> >
> That's my thought. If it isn't a bad fuel pump (as you describe) the
> engine should be running mighty badly to dump that much fuel past the
> rings.
>
> Once the problem is found and fixed an oil change is definitely in order.
> I've heard the argument that the oil will still work okay with a lot of
> fuel in it and the fuel will gradually burn off through the PCV valve but
> I don't see the point in letting it go.
>

That doesn't sound like a valid argument to me. The excess fuel will
function as a solvent thinning the oil and reducing its lubrication
effectiveness. If the original poster's car is carbureted, then it could be
that the carburetor is flooding. This would be the first thing that I would
check.

Eric