The pitch on the prop was decreased from 17 to 15 degrees. Static rpm increased from 4250 to 4750 rpm and climbout was at 1000 fpm. Cruise at 4250 rpm was right around 80 mph. This was a 10 mph increase in cruise speed! The new engine is smooth except at 1000 and below rpm. I will advance the timing at idle speed to 12 degrees and see how that feels. I’ll drop one more degree off the prop and see if I hit that 5000 rpm static I am shooting for. The weather out here has been really socked in for the last week, hopefully this trend will change soon.

Weather is still not co-operating. Hopefully upcoming weekend will be flying weather.