Mikies - I might be blind but my hearing works just fine. I would know the sound of my motor with both eyes tied behind my back so I could tell if it was missing. I just got it rolled over on 1600 miles last week too. Well maybe I can just go out and start it so I can get my fix of that sound and the sweet smell it leaves in my garage after it runs for a while.
PS Surgery is at 3 today and I will be a one eyed pirate with a patch for a couple of days