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gas in the oil pan am i still looking at fuel pump problems or should i look elsewhere    can i take the fuel pump out an check it someway

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Bruce,
Most older fuel pumps have a hole near the diaphragm in the housing. This allows fuel to leak out instead of into the crankcase. Inspect the pump and if you see the area around the hole is wet, replace it.
I would check your carburetor float level and determine if your running too rich. Is the vehicle hard to start? Floods easily? Stalls or runs rough?  

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

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I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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