Look below, Rusty

 

 I assume that you're using the ground adjustable IVO, not the in-flight adjustable. 

 

Yup 

 

 

At some point, you need to decide what you want your limits to be.  What's the max RPM you are willing to run?  6500

 

 What cruise RPM do you want to fly at? Don’t know

 

What maximum power are you willing to run continuously?

7-8 gph

 

 Do you want to optimize the prop for cruise, or climb? Cruise

 

 Once you figure all this out, you can set the pitch for the best compromise.  In the mean time, I'd say you certainly could reduce the pitch a bit more, and go for something closer to 5500 RPM for climb.  This will be another cooling system test though, since you'll be making more power.

Roger, Sir!  After the high speed cruise tests.

 

TJ,  (moe data, sir?)