I have a piece of plate glass I use for polishing surfaces flat. I lay a piece of 320 to 400 stock on it with a few drops oil and work the surfaces flat. I also did the same to the crankcase, reed cageand carb body. The inside face of the reed cage is the only area I couldn't get to. If I remember and have my camera handy, I'll take a few photos and post....

It should seal completely but we'll see. I'll run it again tomorrow and report. I should be able to lean the needles properly.

I hope to do the maiden tomorrow if engine works right. It will be very interesting to fly a VQ at10 lbs. Both of the other VQs I've flown were 11 pounds give or take