B7100HST engine swap pics and max rpm question

btackett

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Well I finally got two engines put together as one now and built a makeshift engine stand and bled the lines and it fired right up. I wanted to make sure there would be no rear seal leaks and everything looks good and it purrs like a kitten as they say. The manual states rpms at 2800 and this one is set running about 3085 or so by my digital tach. Should I drop it down? It still has the factory twist wire on the adjustment bolt so it has been running at that speed previously so I just wanted some opinions as to whether to change it or not.

Now it will get removed from the stand and painted before installing in the 7100.

Just a couple of pics. Thanks to Vic and all those that helped with stupid questions I had in changeover. :)