Thanks a lot sebo, I can tell you are a very smart builder with a wealth of useful knowledge. I just sat and read through all 27 pages worth of your BN Champ build. Now I want one to build. Maybe my next project? I also think I will get a lot out of your thread when it comes to running in my ST 3250. Not too much different from your 3000. I just need a muffler for it, and one more 6 foot roll of fabric and I can get on to finishing the big beast. It's tough to deligate time and money between so many different projects. Once all of it is done, I will be sticking to one project at a time. Much easier to actually finish . Well, thanks again. BTW, you did a REAL sweet job on the Champ. Congrats, and hopefully you get years and years out of her.Steve.