Thanks for all the replies guys. Here's another question, since I'm doing some other modifications to the bird what's the thoughts of making it a tail dragger? Would it be worth the hassle?

Since the accident and the plane is "down for maintenance" I'm looking to install some tri-stock under the horizontal and on each side of the vertical to help strengthen the empennage a bit. The horizontal stab can actually "pivot" in its slot a bit. More than likely the rudder through holes are a bit worn out. Also want to re-hinge the ailerons and re glue the steel torque rod in the aileron as it feels a bit loose. Been wanting to do this for a while, figured nows as good of a time as any. It will also give me a chance to practice my covering skills again before I cover my decathlon build.

Now to the props...there's no doubt the efficiency of the prop was decreased due to grass residue build up. I'm sure it doesn't take much. Hell, Ag planes have been known to go down with a layer of smashed bugs on the leading edge of their wings. Anything that's going to disrupt the laminar flow is a bad thing. I'm currently running a 10x6 prop but I have a brand new one I can try as well before I throw a .46 in it. I'm also willing to try a 10x4 or 10x5 if it will help.

Off to the shop!