gas in oil

[jetman737]

im getting gas in my oil, boat was fine during season but has been setting for about 3 months could it be the fuel pump

 

[blueoval1]

Re: gas in oil

What are you working on? More than likely diaphram in fuel pump is toast. But , carb could be culprit too. Have you run the motor , or did you find the fuel in the oil before you fired it up?

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: gas in oil

Difficult to say without knowing what kind of engine, drive, model/serial numbers efi/carb and whether it's a -200, -400 or a Nextgen!

 

[jetman737]

Re: gas in oil

im sorry new to this forum stuff. I have a 96 sea ray 4 cyl. carb. 3.0lx started smelling gas odor coming from the engine compartment during season. was going to fire it up but found engine oil level above full mark.

 

[Don S]

Re: gas in oil

The fuel pump is the most probable cause. Replace it, change the oil and keep a close eye on the oil level during use.

 

[jetman737]

Re: gas in oil

thanks don s. i'll give that a try.

 

[DJ]

Re: gas in oil

Remember, you cannot/should not use an automotive pump.

 

[blueoval1]

Re: gas in oil

Great point DJ! Fumes and closed in spaces don't react well together. Not to mention the legality of not using the proper pump.
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