The UPS guy delivered my engine and other goodies at 8:30 PM last night! What's up with that? I thought they only ran overtime during Xmas?

No joy on Little Rock, Dan; at least for me. These hurricanes have done more far-reaching damage than just lives and property. Our state budget is shot; I haven't been able to make any paid overtime in many months, and that was my "play" money. If things don't turn around soon (and there's no way they will; they're just going to get worse), I'll be doing good to get to Crosby. Buying this engine shot my wad, so to speak.

As for weight, my H9 Extra 260 weighed right at 14 pounds with the 1.60 set-up and TNT aluminum gear. I'm not too happy about the added weight, since that will affect its wonderful landing characteristics, but there's no free lunch.

Mounting this thing is going to take some study. Without even measuring yet, I can see that the mount bolts are going to get into the metal angle supports inside the motor box. 10-32 blind nuts are pretty much out of the question.

Got lots to learn, as this is my first gasser. At least Tobe has a clue and can help, so it shouldn't be too ugly...