Well I went back to basics (trial and error). Set the HS needle at 3 turns then kept adjusting the low speed needle until it finally started. Ran it very rich for the first 5 minute run and then shut her down, closed the needle a quarter turn for the second run and she ran fine, although rough and smoky but still very rich.

Was 2/3rds through the 3rd run when I completely miscalculated the fuel in the tank. After each run I would add fuel to the tank (keep in mind all my flying has been with .60 size engines and smaller tanks), I use a timed method which works well with my pump and smaller tanks, not so with the bigger tank and bigger engine (idiot!). So after running out of fuel I replenished the tank completely and tried again.

This time no such luck at all and I am back to square one. I primed the lines and actually watched the fuel going into the carb, swung the prop backwards for a turn to drain some of the fuel, applied power to the plug and nothing. SO, I will wait a few days and try again. At least I know it runs, now just have to tweak things a little more.....

I have two test stands, one for smaller engines (won't fit, tried already) and the other for my Clark Merlin which is way too big.

Cheers

Dave