I understand what Dave's saying too.
I would take his advice into consideration when building something, but don't think he was asking/advising you to torch it apart and bolt it back together in this case.

It's always good to know the right way even if we don't follow it, and good for new folks to learn the right way early on so they can make well informed decisions and climb out of the rut if that's the best thing to do.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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