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What did Blackstone have to say about it? Hard to tell but it looks like they flagged the aluminum as high also, but 8 isn't that bad (although I've never had an oil analysis done on a gas engine). Blackstone's comments are usually pretty generic, but they do have some insight, as they've done millions of UOA's.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | |
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