Also, having to try to put in perspective

a very well educated engineering type from another list who emailed me

and trashed the rotary and the EC2, in what I believe a well meaning,

but very, very harsh manner

 

Educated perhaps; knowledgeable about rotarys - obviously not; add opinionated and close minded – for sure.  It is one thing for him to express an opinion; to be harsh about it instead of attempting to be helpful in a positive way is unforgivable.  Erase him from your world.

 

Perhaps this alternate engine installation is more challenging than you anticipated.  You have certainly had more than a fair share of issues.  You are making progress, you are learning – more than just about the things you are working on. Things like patience and tenacity.  You’ve accomplished other goals that required that as well, so you know you’ve got it.  It is a one of life’s processes.  You are approaching a victory, and it will be sweet.

 

I will also add this.  If at some point you feel sure that this was not the right path; you can change course, and it is NOT a failure.  You have our respect for what you’ve accomplished.

 

Hey; you don’t have to hear this stuff from me – these are things you already know.  I’ll get out the pulpit nowJ.

 

Al