i had used the blade holder nut, three 7/16 head val dash to column bolts and a series of broadening washers. may make a more permanent type later on if needed again but off once and on again was enough to get the points sorted. thanks for the offer. on another note, the handle bars were loose on the plate to tube bracket. i inserted some wet and dry between the clamp shells around the tube and it's doing the job for now. is there a preferred method?
