On Wed, 4 Jan 95 10:06:41 CST Dave Black said:
>I have concluded after closer examination of the oil I drained from the
>engine yesterday that I am indeed looking at millions of suspended
>aluminum particles.  Aluminum, because none have attached themselves to
>my magnetic drain plug.
>Now, wouldn't that exclude rods or bearings from being suspect?

aluminum???? well ... that definitely ain't rods or bearings. but it could
be the case. :(  you said you put a heavy flow oil pump ... any chance it's
cutting into the case??? that would also make a helluva noise.