David, I figured you'd say that, and I definately can't handle doing it again. I'll have to find someone else to do it because I'm just not cut out for this crap. I'm not usually a negative person, but this whole damn process over the last couple years has just taken every ounce of enjoyment in owning a cobra out of me.
Yes, it was working before.
Scott, it does have the plate sandwiched in there.
Steve, it does have the holes with washer things welded on. I know for certain they did work to it to line it up (can't speak to the accuracy, but I trust them). As for the angle of the slave, it appears to be pretty straight on.
Al, the bolts were all the same sizes, and the sound isn't like grinding I don't think......