That settles it. Will be most likely purchasing this engine. Will be ordering both a standard and pitts muffler (Slimline). Will try the standard muffler first, I have observed it gives more power and relaibility.

There was nothing used for storage. The engine was left in the original box (they are into the business of selling at the LHS, not into knowing what they sell). When I got the engine both the carb and piston felt a bit rough, but nothing of major concern otherwise I wouldnt even have picked it up. A few drops of light machine oil and everything felt smooth again. This is my first ringed engine (so far I used only ABL) so I guess the thing will feel different initially. I will have my mentor look at it tomorrow and then take a final decision.

In any case, I will break it in with plain castor without any nitro for maximum protection initially so that I dont damage anything during the break-in. Then I will transition to the Klotz based fuel we are using with 80-20 synthetic-castor blend in the lube which will definately make it run cleaner and have 5-10% nitro in it then. Any suggestions?

Ameyam