Fuel in oil

[rick_rawker]

Hello !
Will a faulty mechanical fuel pump leak fuel into the oil ?
Thanks, Rick

 

[63dartman]

Sure will. It can dump a bunch if your not expecting it.

 

[rick_rawker]

I thought so. I had started seeing some white/ish foam, thought I had a blown head gasket, cracked head or block. Coolant level wasn't going down, and I changed oil twice to find the same 'foam' on my dipstick. Cleaned the dipstick on a white rag and noticed a redish color. My sniffer is not great, but my friend said it smelled like gas. Thought it might be from faulty ring(s), even though the motor is running GREAT. The fuel pump came to mind, and needed a second opinion.
Thanks for your time and expertise !
My best regards, Rick

 

[Tnplumber]

gas in the oil will really hurt the bearing in the motor, make sure it out of the crank case. Hate to see you hurt your motor.

Scott

 

[rick_rawker]

Thanks Scott !
...replaced the fuel pump, changed oil and filter twice in last 100 miles...all is well. ( there was never enough fuel in the oil for me to smell it much, and the oil was still 'oily'. the 'dipstick condition has gone away. )
My best regards, Rick