Blackstone Question

[donnier]

For those members that use Blackstone, I got a question.

I got their pump and tried to get an oil sample.

I ran the tubing into the dipstick and it seemed to hit something at the bottom.

I did manage to get about 1/2 in of oil but thats all.

My question is would a smaller tube work?

Also, should the engine be at operating temp?

Thanks.

 

[DHayden]

I havent used Blackstone but I do submit oil samples for analysis for aircraft. You do want the oil at operating temp so all of the particulates are evenly distributed and suspended in the oil.

 

[donnier]

OK Thanks for the reply.

Thats what I was thinking but wanted to make sure.