Bill,
Thanks for the info. Did you end up with your engine thrust line 3 1/2" up or 3 3/4" up from the bottom of the firewall? Also, which mount did you use for your 3250, the radial back plate (seems too long), or a beam type?

Right now, I am hoping that the heavy 3250 will add enough weight to the nose that I can use two elevator servos in the tail. However, if that works out too tail heavy, I'll try something OTHER than the pushrod that caused your failure. Thanks for the tips and sorry for your loss.