Well s**t I'm still swearing, lol.
I have a small butane soldering iron and if worst comes to worst I'll give that a whirl too.
I have a line on an nos set and will have to wait until Monday for the call.
I have to agree with 'Dave on the necessity of shims- especially if you want a good seal on the rear main.
Thanks folks I'll keep trying to separate what I have until Monday anyway ahaha
And of course I'll post up what works and how -freezerburn