I have always adjusted them just enough to take out the play. Then a little more if necessary to line up the cotter pin holes. Draw them down snug at first to make sure they are seated.
I have been doing it this way for 65 years & have never lost any.
George

They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super
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