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Re: [Mgs] Help! Engine block full of gas

To: Roger Wilt <rdwilt@pol.net>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Help! Engine block full of gas
From: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:43:33 -0700
Just drain it and fill it with oil and you should be good to go.
Way back in the days of yore, mechanical fuel pumps on 'Merican cars would
get a hole in the diaphragm and would fill crankcase with gas.   No biggie,
just drain it out and refill.
If it were me, I would check the needle and seats in your carbs, even with
the front end up, I would think the gas should have not filled the
crankcase.
Rick

On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Roger Wilt <rdwilt@pol.net> wrote:

> The 74 MGB was on front jack stands awaiting new clutch slave cylinder so I
> thought I would work on an electrical gremlin with the hazard lights. I was
> switching the ignition switch off and on during this process but it became
> very late and didn't realize I left the switch in the on position until I
> got
> home from work and smelled gas everywhere in the garage. I assume that
> because
> the front end was up the floats didn't shut off and pumped gas into the
> cylinders all night. I drained 3-4 gallons of gas /oil mixture but not sure
> what to do next. Anyone have this experience? What to do next? Any damage
> done??  Thanks.
> Roger
> Columbus OH
> 51 TD
> 74 MGB
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