Got the engine running. Ran for about 40oz below 3500 rpm, it really didn't want to stay running if leaned at all. Today ran just enough to tune needles for transition and little rich top end. 6700 rpm Zoar 23X8, peak hot was 6800. Now it will idle down to 1400 rpm but would set flight idle to 1600 -1800 to ensure it will take the throttle. The engine is running much smoother than a DL 50 now.

The front bearing is puking grease, either the seal was bad or there is too much case pressure getting to the bearing seal (loose case fit around shaft according to a trusted engine guru. These photos were taken today after I had already wiped the grease off yesterday.

Tomy said they are checking everything we have talked about here and is considering running all engines at the factory to ensure that there are no problems. These will be the best engine in the class once these issues are resolved and the 2 into 1 header comes out.