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Apr 16, 2020 | 08:52 PM

bwill03z

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Oil analysis report

I just got an oil analysis report back from Blackstone and it confirmed that I may have a problem. I’ve been chasing down valvetrain noises for awhile now and according to the report there may indeed be a problem. Not sure what move to make next. Here’s the report. Thoughts?

Apr 17, 2020 | 07:26 AM

oharal

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Tell us about your engine and how you use it

Apr 17, 2020 | 08:18 AM

dskinsler83

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Hmmm Id like to do this just to see what it says on my new engine.

Apr 17, 2020 | 09:00 AM

bwill03z

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Tell us about your engine and how you use it

I have 74k miles on it now with 57k in it when I bought it. About 1500-2000 miles ago I have a shop put in a cam, springs, pushrods and lifters.. other than that the motor is stock. Never sees the track and rarely touches redline. I drive it relatively easy and baby it. Change the oil religiously.

Apr 17, 2020 | 09:04 AM

bwill03z

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It shows the copper level at 100 when the average is 28 at 3700 miles. My oil was at 100 on only 1200 miles

Apr 17, 2020 | 09:59 AM

MAVetteGuy

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You did just have quite a few new engine components installed that need to break in. Have you changed the oil since the cam change?

Apr 17, 2020 | 10:16 AM

bwill03z

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You did just have quite a few new engine components installed that need to break in. Have you changed the oil since the cam change?

yes changed it at 500 miles after the cam swap to the 0w40 that was tested

Apr 17, 2020 | 10:31 AM

GCG

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It shows the copper level at 100 when the average is 28 at 3700 miles. My oil was at 100 on only 1200 miles

Your picture cut the last column to the the right, so we can't see the reference values.

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Apr 17, 2020 | 11:15 AM

bwill03z

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Your picture cut the last column to the the right, so we can't see the reference values.

Jun 8, 2020 | 11:52 AM

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wydopnthrtl

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If the stock valve guides were kept they should be made from powdered and impregnated metal or a cast iron type of material. (not bronze like aftermarket heads use)

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