Agree, the pita scale goes to max when R&R'ing the gauges in my 49 3100. After I got my plump upper torso contorted enough to fit between the seat base & door frame and my head elevated enough to somewhat see what I was doing, my thoughts wondered to the poor fellow(s) that had to install these for a living on the assembly line back in the day.
Wingnuts? thats a great idea.
Dave