We were all saddened when we heard the report of Ian's aircraft mishap.  It
is a terrible loss for anyone that has spent years of effort in creating an
aircraft.
     I seem to recall that Ian was using a MicroTech ECU, as am I.  If Ian
is still monitoring this list, I would love to hear anything at all that he
might be able to offer regarding how he initially leaned his engine with the
MicroTech, possibly with basic numbers and/or methods used. I still have my
head buried in the ECU manual....just hoping that Ian can give me the
layman's leaning version, especially pertaining to initial setup.  Ian, if
you are still online and may be able to get me started in the right
direction, please contact me off-line (since most people on the list
probably have Tracy's ECU) at  sqpilot@earthlink.net    My 13b starts on the
first or second revolution, and idles around 1400 rpm, but with an EGT of
700 degrees at 4000 rpm, I'm pretty sure I'm running rich, plus I get fuel
dripping out of my throttlebody upon shutdown, regardless if I shut down by
turning off the injectors, or turning off the fuel pump, or turning off the
ignition switch.  Thanks in advance for any helpful hints you may be able to
share.  Paul Conner

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