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    overfilled oil

    Yep, 1/2 to 1qt overfull should not hurt it. What exactly failed on the engine?
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    When to do a UOA

    Check if the stuff is magnetic. Probably Al. Is this a timing belt engine or timing chain? If chain, tensioners may be worn and chain chewing into Al case. I would not bother with a sample, you already know the metal is there. And lots of it!!
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    First Post- Sea Water/Lube Oil/Chemisty Question

    Originally Posted By: MolaKule I would recommend trying ALS labs. Thanks, I'll look them up. Just to possibly entice any chemists, I'll try to rephrase the question: So we have a Diesel in good shape, shut down. Pour lets say a pint of sea water into oil sump (7gal capacity). Start engine...
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    First Post- Sea Water/Lube Oil/Chemisty Question

    Hi all. New to site, first post. Going to be a bit long winded. I am assisting in investigating a water/coolant intrusion event in a marine 2-stroke Detroit Diesel. Vessel was coming down the east coast and grounded on a sandbar in NC. Boat tilted and there was a chance water backed up into the...
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