Hi guys. Thanks to Jim's (W8YE) suggestion I installed a new set of bearings ($17.00) on this engine. I had run it briefly before the storm got my shop, and none since. After the re-assembly it still won't hand start, but I am getting around 7700 rpm on a Graupner 15-8 prop, with idle around 2500. I can get the idle a bit lower, but then the transition starts to suffer. After running about 12 ounces though it, the compression is improving, and the engine seems to be loosening up. Hopefully, once the rings and everything get reseated, I'll be able to hand start it. It's not that big a deal though as my starter fires it right up. I'm curious if the upright position of the cylinder is making it harder to get it wet enough to fire. All my other installations are inverted. Any ideas or comments?

I'm going to put this engine on a BUSA Eindecker. I believe it will have plenty of power to fly it.

Roger