Another vote for dropping the pan. Running it any more with this mess in the crankcase is NOT a good idea.
The sludge is sludge........mixing it with gas or diesel makes it only less sludge like. Sending a mix of solvent, new oil and sludge is not going to help or improve the bearing in any way shape or form.
While it is what it is as far as the current engine Mechanical condition.........do no ( more) harm is the order of the day.
I agree the oil pickup screen is likely completely or effectively blocked at this point.
Last edited by showkey; 07/17/2020 9:25 PM.
