This might be worth a listen to forum members. I took away a few things:
1) Blackstone labs has no intention of improving its flashpoint or fuel dilution tests. The same tests since 1985 are OK.
2) Blackstone labs continues to grow.
3) Delays in UOA results are due to growth. My last one about 3-4 months ago took nearly a month.
4) Interesting comments about universal averages, they selectively remove results out of deviation for appropriate reasons.
I have to say, hearing comments from the owner was interesting. I have learned a bunch from the podcast series and appreciate their open knowledge. I cannot say that I will tolerate that long of a UOA result though. I also am not really glad to hear about their stance on fuel dilution. It seems to be ignoring modern engine development and concerns surrounding their design and they are loudly saying they will not invest in better equipment or manpower to do so. That to me reflects poorly on top leadership. Happy listening.
1) Blackstone labs has no intention of improving its flashpoint or fuel dilution tests. The same tests since 1985 are OK.
2) Blackstone labs continues to grow.
3) Delays in UOA results are due to growth. My last one about 3-4 months ago took nearly a month.
4) Interesting comments about universal averages, they selectively remove results out of deviation for appropriate reasons.
I have to say, hearing comments from the owner was interesting. I have learned a bunch from the podcast series and appreciate their open knowledge. I cannot say that I will tolerate that long of a UOA result though. I also am not really glad to hear about their stance on fuel dilution. It seems to be ignoring modern engine development and concerns surrounding their design and they are loudly saying they will not invest in better equipment or manpower to do so. That to me reflects poorly on top leadership. Happy listening.