Well, as it turns out, it wouldn't even start that rich...got it started with the valve turned about 1 turn, rather than he 1.5 the manual suggested. Anywho, have already found the optimal needle valve setting, and rolled it back 30 degrees, per the manual, so I'll start the breakin process tomorrow.

As for flying with the uncle, I'm going down there a week from this Saturday, and will PROBABLY take the Murray route to get down to Puyear where we fly. I'll PM you more details when I'm through with this post.

Thanks for the input, guys!