Before I drain and check the Oil. (Possible Blown Head Gasket)

MalibuDavyou5

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I'm out trying to tune the Carburetor when I noticed the Choke is stuck open. . . But when I started the car I also noticed a lot of white smoke coming out of the exhaust. Oil doesn't look milky But does have clear liquid looking stuff in it. Oil also does need to be added. I was tuning the Carb because of bogging/Hesitation in acceleration and engine wanting to cut off every so often. Also Engine is not over heating that I am aware of, or at least the Temperature Light doesn't come on. Before I drain the oil to check for 'Milky Oil' I wanted to get a second opinion on a possible blown head gasket.
 

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Gas. .Definitely Gas smell.
More importantly, does the OIL smell like gasoline? If you had a situation where the cylinder became washed, raw fuel gets into the oil and the crankcase.

Identifying that 'clear looking liquid' will go a long way towards figuring out what's happening
 

MalibuDavyou5

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More importantly, does the OIL smell like gasoline? If you had a situation where the cylinder became washed, raw fuel gets into the oil and the crankcase.

Identifying that 'clear looking liquid' will go a long way towards figuring out what's happening
I did smell it and yes it did smell a little like fuel. . Once these Thunderstorms clear I am going to check the stick again.
 
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melloelky

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it's worth checking a spark plug also to see what's going on.
 
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MalibuDavyou5

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Yeah gas in the oil was my thought, Only way you can do that really is with an electronic fuel pump being left on blowing it through the carb..
Since I found that the Choke is left open, and after a bit of research, I may know exactly what the problem is with the Electric Choke, it could be loose considering that the engine vibrates with solid mounts. Problem #2 I have to sell my "Flip Project" before I can change the oil. . I can however at this moment fix the Electric Choke problem.
 

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Just take an OAP sample. When I log back in I'll explain. But just get clear pickle jar label removed fill with current crank case oil. Put lid on it and let sit over night
 
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