Tom, Did you get a test pump? You'll want one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q64CFGV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aLqIFbHTXAH9X Of course you also need the sample bottle. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CSEUQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bMqIFbK1XG4HA These are the cheapest I could find on Amazon but when I reorder, I will make sure that the analysis goes through oil analyzers Inc. In order to continue my history Josh On Thu, Oct 15, 2020, 20:23 Tom Buscaglia <t...@sv-alera.com> wrote: > I never knew about the oil testing. Just ordered a test kit...thanks! > > Tom B > > At 03:26 PM 10/15/2020, you wrote: > > This is an interesting, timely and informative thread/discussion. We just > recently bought another boat with a large Diesel engine.The former owner > left extensive and detailed documentation. In that documentation are the > results from engine oil analysis that he performed every year, going back 6 > years. I’m starting to try and educate myself on this and will continue > to do the sampling which comes up this November. My initial take is that it > is important for spotting engine wear/maintenance trends. > > Thanks to listers for all the insights. > > Regards, > Dave > 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin > > On Oct 15, 2020, at 4:18 PM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I sample my oil and sent for analysis. Costs $20 but the knowledge of > whether or not the oil is good as well as what else could be wrong with the > engine is invaluable. For anyone who cares about the environmental > impacts, not changing the oil is better for the environment too. I use an > over-sized oil filter and the very best amsoil marine diesel engine oil. > This particular oil has a high TBN of 12. IIRC, TBN stand for total base > number, you know base... The opposite of acid. As acids build up in the > oil the TBN goes down. If the person doing the analysis sees that the > trend suggests the TBN (or any of the oil specs) will be too close to zero > before the next oil change, they modify their recommendations. > > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MaBnvf4Fc9auz-p_Yw-yp5uh-Z7R4N__/view?usp=drivesdk > > Keeping moisture out of the oil is another key to long life. A block > heater keeps the oil dry, the rings from sticking, the cylinders from > rusting and the boat warm enough to prevent the bilge from freezing. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to > this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray%A0> Thanks - Stu > > .¤º°`°º¤,¸¸,¤º°`°º¤¤º°`°º¤,¸¸,¤º°`°º¤. > Tom & Lynn Buscaglia > SV Alera > C&C 37+/40 > Vashon Island WA > (206) 463-9200 > www.sv-alera.com > > > October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to > this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks > - Stu
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