<VV> Failed Fuel Pump

[J R Read_HML]

It is possible to do damage this way, but as long as the oil did not get TOO 
thin you are probably OK.  I would be more concerned about bearing surfaces 
than cylinder walls.  I would think the bearings would go first.

You don't keep a spare fuel pump in the car?  Order 2 - not 1.

Just leave things open while you are waiting for the pump to arrive - so any 
remaining gas can have a chance to evaporate.  I would think the extra fill 
and extra oil filter would be overkill.  Drive the car - get it good and 
warm - and burn off (evaporate) any residual gas which might still remain.

The above are opinions, follow at your own risk.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JHennes114 at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 5:16 AM
Subject: <VV> Failed Fuel Pump


>I had an episode yesterday in my 63 Spyder Coupe. My fuel pump failed and
> resulted in a crankcase that was overfilled with a combination of fuel and
> synthetic oil. I drove (limped) 15 miles home. After cleaning the mess in 
> the engine
> compartment and ordering a new fuel pump from Clarks, I drained the 
> crankcase
> and discarded the oil filter.
>
> Question 1. Is it likely that I have done some irreparable damage to the
> cylinders by washing them with the oil / fuel combination?
>
> When it is time to fire up again, I am planning to fill the crankcase with
> new oil, run the engine for a short period and discard it and the filter 
> and
> refill with oil once again.
>
> Question 2. Does anyone know if this is a standard operating procedure 
> after
> such an event?
>
> Question 3. Are there any other steps that I should take?
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Jeffrey Hennessey
> Jhennes114 at AOL.com
>
>
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