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That's already planned for however short of doing a compression test Im not sure how they would really know whats going on inside if all specs are inline

Originally Posted by A_Harman Originally Posted by jmichels Originally Posted by A_Harman Originally Posted by jmichels Star Board Engine I liked the suggestion for the Analytical Ferrogram. More information would help make a good purchase decision. 133 ppm of Iron would trigger me to make...

Originally Posted by Joel_MD Originally Posted by Donald I am not sure how useful a UOA is for an engine that been sitting for awhile, started a few times but not really run. You also don't know much for sure. They can say anything that want about the oil but take all that with a grain of sand...

Originally Posted by A_Harman Originally Posted by jmichels Star Board Engine I liked the suggestion for the Analytical Ferrogram. More information would help make a good purchase decision. 133 ppm of Iron would trigger me to make an oil change, but isn't excessive. No Lead in the sample is...

Might as well through this in the mix as its all part of the package. This is the Generator oil sample. Same situation hasnt been running consistently for a long time and allowed thermal cycles. Sounds fine, runs fine. thoughts

Looking at a boat with these transmissions. Did oil sample and got these results. Doesnt look great but they have never been changed either. thoughts?

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When the sample was taken the engine were warmed up to operating temp and then taken but prior to that the engines were started and shut down multiple times over a series of months. Anything alarming you guys see on these or does it sound accurate?

Originally Posted by bullwinkle How was the result for the other engine? If it was caused by cold starts, shouldn't it be the same? yes virtually the same

So I did some oil samples on a boat we are looking to purchase. It has dual Cummins 480 CE 8.3 engines. This was one of the results I got back. The mechanic seems to think the high iron content is because the boat sat for several months and was started multiple times to show people at the slip...