ok guys thanks a lot.got her tuned out useing the manaual.did the pinch test and.one more?she is pretty lean after i tuned it with the pinch test.and shes pretty hot after full throttle for about 3 mins.i can only hold my hand on the eng for about a sec.the high neddle valve is set the leanest.its lean but thats the only way the eng will run succesfully.am i getting the eng to hot?remember i did the pinch test on the high and low needle valves on myalpha 60 trainer and its a 61 eng.anyone else have one of these if so how hot does ur eng get after a hard flight?is urs leaner than rich.by the way my alpha is tottaly broke in now and i think its ok to run it leaner now.im i right people?ty for all the help guys.any comment will help me bunches.