It sounds like you built the wrong RV.
Check out this
thread.
BTW, I too have heard great things about Desser re-treads and thought I would put them on my -9 when the time comes. Say 600 hours +/-.

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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
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SC86 - Easley, SC
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