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well I just got back my Analysis from Blackstone Labs.
Its not Pretty My 97 F-350 4x4 Crew with 250K on the clock has the following

Aluminum 5
Chromium 4
Iron 178
Copper 6
Lead 39

the rest of the number are good.
Now from what ryan said from blackstone, being my first analysis, we
should pull another one at 2,000 miles, since we dont know how long the old
oil was in there. So the numbers can be from oil that has 10k on it..
The motor runs strong, pulls like a son of a b*itch and doesnt smoke.

SO where do i go? Other then the next sample..
If it is true, what would be wearing and what can be done?

 

what do those numbers mean? i dont know anything about oil analysis.

 

Normally, when Blackstone sends back the results of an oil analysis, they tell you what a high level of each trace metal would indicate. Doesn't yours tell you that?
If I were you, especially since you don't know how old the oil was in the truck, I'd simply send another sample in 2000 miles, and reserve judgement until then. If it runs good, doesn't smoke, and seems otherwise healthy, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it until you've got at least one more analysis under your belt.

 

thats what i was thinking too...See in 2k what it tells

 

.....and let us know, eh?

 

FROM BLACKSTONE LABS:
Averages: The universal averages column is the average of all the samples we have analyzed for the particular equipment make and model. The unit/location averages column is your average wear for that particular type of equipment. They are both running averages and change with the number of samples we analyze.Elements: Elements are quantified in the oil at part per million levels (PPM). This list shows the most common sources of the elements in a gasoline or diesel engine oil. ·
Aluminum: Pistons, bearings, cases (heads & blocks). ·
Chromium: Rings, a trace element in steel. ·
Iron: Cylinders, rotating shafts, the valve train, and any steel part sharing the oil. Copper: Brass or bronze parts, copper bushings, bearings, oil coolers, also an additive in some gasoline engine oils. ·
Lead: Bearings. ·
Tin: Bearings, bronze parts, piston coatings. ·
Molybdenum: Anti-wear additive, some types of rings. ·
Nickel: Trace element in steel. ·
Manganese: Trace element, additive in gasoline.
Silver: Trace element. ·
Titanium: Trace element. ·
Potassium: Antifreeze inhibitor, additive in some oil types.
Boron: Detergent/dispersant additive, antifreeze inhibitors. ·
Silicon: Airborne dirt, sealers, gaskets, antifreeze inhibitors. ·
Sodium: Antifreeze inhibitors, additive in some gasoline engine oils. ·
Calcium: Detergent/dispersant additive. ·
Magnesium: Detergent/dispersant additive. ·
Phosphorus: Anti-wear additive. ·
Zinc: Anti-wear additive. ·
Barium: Detergent/dispersant additive.

Based upon the results it sounds like excessive wear on the valve train, rings, bearings, etc. What are the universal averages for the mileage, and oil change interval for that year of PSD?

Don't panic. Change your oil, oil filter and air filter and run for the 2K as suggested and resend the sample. Should give a better base sample and hopefully better results.

 

I sure will....I'm hoping they go down....

It seems like to good of a running truck to have issues...

Is there a weak point to these motors?? It showed no Coolant in the oil
so i'm assuming cavitation isnt present..

One good thing

 

The weak point is "lack of attention and maintenance". Engines are fine, just need a little more attention and maintenance then a gasser.

Then sit back and enjoy the music.............

 

Heat-
When you listed all that stuff, did you recall it from memory, or did you copy it? I know you've got a mind like a steel trap, but if you tell me you had that memorized, I'll really be impressed!!!

 

I wish quad.....................

I'm an old fart..........can't remember or recall that much, early Alzheimer's setting in.....

I can remember where I file it on my puter though! Whew!

I keep a nice library of topics, plus I have my oil checked by Blackstone too.

 

An old fart, eh? From your picture, you look like you're not a day over 25!!

 

hahahahahahahahaha.........

That is a .jpeg of Duke Nukem.......a video game bad *** years ago.........
I played that game on line until he and I got old.
He was my mentor..............hahahaha.......
Thought he'd look better with the Ford emblem on his chest......

Now my time is taken up on this Forum.