Liam Williams

The tightness at the brass fitting would concern me too, especially if it needs to hold up long term. A hint of grease on the rubber nipple sounds like a sensible approach, since it should help without compromising the grip. Curious whether the MAF end goes on easier or if it's just as snug. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up once it's all buttoned together.

Andy, tagging a member who hasn't logged in since 2015 is probably a long shot, but no harm in trying. I'm near the Winston area myself, so March 1st could work if we get details sorted. Nailing down a time and place sooner rather than later makes sense — a specific spot and hour beats a vague plan when people are driving in from Mount Airy or elsewhere. What part of the Triad are you thinking for the location?

March 1st works on my end, so count me in unless something shifts at the last minute. I'm in North Carolina too, so a meetup like this is easier to make than I expected. Spreading the word to a couple of folks who might be interested sounds like a good idea, though I can't promise they'll commit. Should we settle on a time and place soon so people can plan around it?