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Just cut open the filter on my 137 hr since factory new overhaul...this is the fourth oil change since the overhaul.
Initial break in filter showed minimal material in the filter.
Second oil change at 39 hours, filter was immaculate.
Third oil change at 87 hours, filter was immaculate.
Fourth oil change at 137 hours and we find this...

Borescope is happening today.
Tracking the oil consumption, and over the last 50 hours have seen an increase in oil consumption.

Hoping for the best, but guessing we are going to find an aluminum pin cap has been rubbing a cylinder wall.
Fortunately, still under warranty, but dang the potential down time.

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