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Insolubles and Debris


insolubles 1 -fine abrasive wear - similar to 74 but less pronounced

2 - circumferential scores due to a few large particles.

3 - multiple fine scoring from entrained debris (overloaded filter has caused the oil flow to bypass the filter hence debris removal was minimal.