Grit on oil drain plug
12-20-2005, 06:54 PM
#51
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Re: Grit on oil drain plug
On 20 Dec 2005 11:53:17 -0800, JRK58@MSN.COM wrote:
>
>popeyeball wrote:
>> JK,
>> Hopefully the grit was a non sequitur.
>> I'd consider changing the oil in a short span and checking for grit
>> again. I'd also treat your engine (spend a few extra bucks) to a real
>> oil filter like a Mobil One.
>> Steve in Michigan
>
>I am going to drain into a clean jug with a magnet taped to the bottom.
>I don't want to waste 30 bucks worth of Mobil one 15-50 with less than
>a hundred miles on it. I did use a MB1 filter on the last change. I
>heard a very faint knock again this morning but I didn't have the
>stethoscope on hand. I'm hoping it's nothin but I hate having doubts.
>If it's a wrist pin or bearing can it be repaired from the bottom? The
>rig only has 29K and runs sweet, I think a complete rebuild would be a
>waste. Thanks for the reply.
Let me repeat, that's common. As long as it stops as the engine
warms, don't worry. I've had it, and both engines went over 150,000
miles farther before they needed an overhaul. And synthetic oil is
usually thinner than petroleum-based oil, and can such noises (and oil
consumption) more noticeable.
Dan
>
>J Kennedy
>
>popeyeball wrote:
>> JK,
>> Hopefully the grit was a non sequitur.
>> I'd consider changing the oil in a short span and checking for grit
>> again. I'd also treat your engine (spend a few extra bucks) to a real
>> oil filter like a Mobil One.
>> Steve in Michigan
>
>I am going to drain into a clean jug with a magnet taped to the bottom.
>I don't want to waste 30 bucks worth of Mobil one 15-50 with less than
>a hundred miles on it. I did use a MB1 filter on the last change. I
>heard a very faint knock again this morning but I didn't have the
>stethoscope on hand. I'm hoping it's nothin but I hate having doubts.
>If it's a wrist pin or bearing can it be repaired from the bottom? The
>rig only has 29K and runs sweet, I think a complete rebuild would be a
>waste. Thanks for the reply.
Let me repeat, that's common. As long as it stops as the engine
warms, don't worry. I've had it, and both engines went over 150,000
miles farther before they needed an overhaul. And synthetic oil is
usually thinner than petroleum-based oil, and can such noises (and oil
consumption) more noticeable.
Dan
>
>J Kennedy
12-20-2005, 06:54 PM
#52
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Re: Grit on oil drain plug
On 20 Dec 2005 11:53:17 -0800, JRK58@MSN.COM wrote:
>
>popeyeball wrote:
>> JK,
>> Hopefully the grit was a non sequitur.
>> I'd consider changing the oil in a short span and checking for grit
>> again. I'd also treat your engine (spend a few extra bucks) to a real
>> oil filter like a Mobil One.
>> Steve in Michigan
>
>I am going to drain into a clean jug with a magnet taped to the bottom.
>I don't want to waste 30 bucks worth of Mobil one 15-50 with less than
>a hundred miles on it. I did use a MB1 filter on the last change. I
>heard a very faint knock again this morning but I didn't have the
>stethoscope on hand. I'm hoping it's nothin but I hate having doubts.
>If it's a wrist pin or bearing can it be repaired from the bottom? The
>rig only has 29K and runs sweet, I think a complete rebuild would be a
>waste. Thanks for the reply.
Let me repeat, that's common. As long as it stops as the engine
warms, don't worry. I've had it, and both engines went over 150,000
miles farther before they needed an overhaul. And synthetic oil is
usually thinner than petroleum-based oil, and can such noises (and oil
consumption) more noticeable.
Dan
>
>J Kennedy
>
>popeyeball wrote:
>> JK,
>> Hopefully the grit was a non sequitur.
>> I'd consider changing the oil in a short span and checking for grit
>> again. I'd also treat your engine (spend a few extra bucks) to a real
>> oil filter like a Mobil One.
>> Steve in Michigan
>
>I am going to drain into a clean jug with a magnet taped to the bottom.
>I don't want to waste 30 bucks worth of Mobil one 15-50 with less than
>a hundred miles on it. I did use a MB1 filter on the last change. I
>heard a very faint knock again this morning but I didn't have the
>stethoscope on hand. I'm hoping it's nothin but I hate having doubts.
>If it's a wrist pin or bearing can it be repaired from the bottom? The
>rig only has 29K and runs sweet, I think a complete rebuild would be a
>waste. Thanks for the reply.
Let me repeat, that's common. As long as it stops as the engine
warms, don't worry. I've had it, and both engines went over 150,000
miles farther before they needed an overhaul. And synthetic oil is
usually thinner than petroleum-based oil, and can such noises (and oil
consumption) more noticeable.
Dan
>
>J Kennedy
12-20-2005, 08:00 PM
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Re: Grit on oil drain plug
Not on any of my engines, and I use a magnetic drain plug. Only a
very fine gray substance that stains my fingers when I whip it off.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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Hootowl wrote:
>
> There is always a little metal in the bottom of an engine or gear
> case. A magnetic drain plug will make it more noticeable because it
> concentrates it in one small place. That's why there is a fine screen
> over the oil pump pick up tube (it protects the gears that actually
> pump the oil). I really think you're worrying over nothing. If you
> don't hear bearing or piston slap, don't worry.
> >
> >J Kennedy
very fine gray substance that stains my fingers when I whip it off.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Hootowl wrote:
>
> There is always a little metal in the bottom of an engine or gear
> case. A magnetic drain plug will make it more noticeable because it
> concentrates it in one small place. That's why there is a fine screen
> over the oil pump pick up tube (it protects the gears that actually
> pump the oil). I really think you're worrying over nothing. If you
> don't hear bearing or piston slap, don't worry.
> >
> >J Kennedy
12-20-2005, 08:00 PM
#57
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Re: Grit on oil drain plug
Not on any of my engines, and I use a magnetic drain plug. Only a
very fine gray substance that stains my fingers when I whip it off.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Hootowl wrote:
>
> There is always a little metal in the bottom of an engine or gear
> case. A magnetic drain plug will make it more noticeable because it
> concentrates it in one small place. That's why there is a fine screen
> over the oil pump pick up tube (it protects the gears that actually
> pump the oil). I really think you're worrying over nothing. If you
> don't hear bearing or piston slap, don't worry.
> >
> >J Kennedy
very fine gray substance that stains my fingers when I whip it off.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Hootowl wrote:
>
> There is always a little metal in the bottom of an engine or gear
> case. A magnetic drain plug will make it more noticeable because it
> concentrates it in one small place. That's why there is a fine screen
> over the oil pump pick up tube (it protects the gears that actually
> pump the oil). I really think you're worrying over nothing. If you
> don't hear bearing or piston slap, don't worry.
> >
> >J Kennedy
12-20-2005, 08:00 PM
#58
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Re: Grit on oil drain plug
Not on any of my engines, and I use a magnetic drain plug. Only a
very fine gray substance that stains my fingers when I whip it off.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Hootowl wrote:
>
> There is always a little metal in the bottom of an engine or gear
> case. A magnetic drain plug will make it more noticeable because it
> concentrates it in one small place. That's why there is a fine screen
> over the oil pump pick up tube (it protects the gears that actually
> pump the oil). I really think you're worrying over nothing. If you
> don't hear bearing or piston slap, don't worry.
> >
> >J Kennedy
very fine gray substance that stains my fingers when I whip it off.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Hootowl wrote:
>
> There is always a little metal in the bottom of an engine or gear
> case. A magnetic drain plug will make it more noticeable because it
> concentrates it in one small place. That's why there is a fine screen
> over the oil pump pick up tube (it protects the gears that actually
> pump the oil). I really think you're worrying over nothing. If you
> don't hear bearing or piston slap, don't worry.
> >
> >J Kennedy
12-20-2005, 08:11 PM
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Re: Grit on oil drain plug
Merry Christmas.
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> Thanks Dan, I am a bit of a worry wart.....Happy Holidays
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12-20-2005, 08:11 PM
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Re: Grit on oil drain plug
Merry Christmas.
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<JRK58@MSN.COM> wrote in message
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> Thanks Dan, I am a bit of a worry wart.....Happy Holidays
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> Thanks Dan, I am a bit of a worry wart.....Happy Holidays
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