57 3100, 235.
Newish symptom since sorting out my ignition issues recently...
After running the engine for a few test runs, I noticed that my oil was overfull, thin, and smelled of gas. Well, to be honest, it smells like some type of solvent, which must be gas since water would be the only other thing, right?
So, I drained all the oil out, replaced my fuel pump (based on advice seen all over the forums), and refilled with fresh oil. I took out the oil filter (bypass one) and cleared out that oil as well. I did not replace the filter yet while I sort the solvent smell.
The new oil has been in there for about 30 minutes of total engine running time. And now, it looks to be climbing in height on the dipstick and smells strongly of solvent again.
I also noticed that it is back to spitting out condensation from the tailpipe that includes black soot. Not oily, but the combination of soot and water makes it look like charcoal in water.
The truck still likes choke, even after warm, and dies after a short time when running at idle. I usually only run it for short "test run" periods right now. Not sure, but I think it runs worse AFTER warm-up.
This is the third fuel pump on this truck in one year. Am I chasing the wrong symptom? Does the soot signify that it is running rich or lean? Is there something catastrophic I can expect soon?
I hear "water" sounds as [what I assume to be] oil is draining back down into the crankcase after shutoff. Could this sound be from gas draining out of the carb and into the intake instead? If so, what could be causing it?
I don't want to run it right now for fear of launching the top of my engine.
What should I be looking for?
Thank for the help,
Jim
