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Subject:Re: Peanut butter in oil?
From:Jack F Bradley
Date:Sun, 19 May 1996 19:49:03 -1000 (HST)

On Sun, 19 May 1996 SonicBryce@aol.com wrote:

> Today when I went to add oil to my bus ('76), I noticed a strange substance
> on the inside of the filler tube. It looks like slimey peanut butter. Does
> anyone know what this is? Also, what does this mean? Is my engine filled with
> peanut butter and soon to self destruct? Has anyone else ever seen this?
> 
> Currently boycotting Peter Pan until this is resolved.
> Bryce
> 
Seems to me that you have gotten water in your oil..  Ive seen that 
before with a engine that I was rebuilding in the backyard and forgot to 
cover it up.  It rained, sat out there for a few days and that's what ya 
get when you mix oil and water.. :)

Jack