Jeff, Yeah, you remember right, I didn't build it, BUT you forgot that one of the big changes I made was to move the engine (and the cowl) BACK 5/8". The thrust washer WAS right where the instructions called for (6 5/16" from the firewall or something, I'm not at home now and can't check), now it's further back than called for. I did this because as it was the balance was so drastically noseheavy I needed to do something drastic.

Interesting that you mention the change of thrust line; adding down thrust would help with the trim and also with the cowl alignment - as with others who have posted hear, when the cowl markings are aligned with the fuse, the thrust washer (and therefore the spinner) are way out of whack with the cowl, with nearly a 1/4" gap at the bottom with 1/16 at the top. I think I'll try that first.

By the way, according to the GP web site, the incidences should be 1 degree positive wing, 0 degree stab, and the thrust 2.5 degrees down, 2 degrees right. I'll have to check mine, too.