The ash tray is out for some reason, it's on the floor, guess I was cleaning it.
A heartfelt thank you to all of you who have replied- it really makes this a fun endeavor to communicate with folks like you. So, thank you.
Derrick, I did send an oil sample out for analysis- and they reported finding nothing. Guess I should try a different analysis place & make a note of what to look for.
The gold flakes do clearly show to the naked eye in the expelled oil.
I posted these additional photos cause you guys were so nice as to contribute to this thread- it really helps me to feel good about passing on this baby- I mean it is either sell the house or sell the 911- and believe me there is not a clear answer there.
On the current rebuilt original engine I have driven from Houston, TX to York, PA; from York, PA to Sanibel Island, FL (roundtrip); and from York, PA roundtrip to the Cincinnati, OH Parade where I got to shake hands with Peter Porsche- what a gentleman he is.
Every time I watch an early 911 video I think: "sure am glad I have one".