so i wouldn't call it a "cobbled up pile of parts"
I wasn't trying to insult you. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to torque tubes, so I try to avoid them. You mention original, and you mention 292, and that open drive won't work for inspection. Are you sure the 292 will pass inspection? I'm not trying to ride you. I'm just trying to understand from across the Pacific. This sounds like a very neat project, and I would like to follow your progress.
Cheers
John