Excaliber- I agree, I set them in the spring and that's it unless I've been running the motor hard, even then they haven't loosened much to really worry.
Jamo-Yep, I just don't trust them yet, especially with a very expensive aluminum block.
Good news,.....the sale on my engine is pending payment ! WOO-HOO !!!
Side oiler,..... here, I come !
(can you sence I'm excited) lol