[diamond_SEA]

Usually i agree with your advise, and i do agree with the two parts you have outlined.
but sometimes you just gotta learn things the hard way. There are only so many things you can learn by reading the FAQs, going to mechbox.com, reading countless threads and stickies, and then finally getting someone to show you all the inner workings and seeing it first hand. But you gotta do it yourself eventually, its the best way to learn.
Its also not my first experience working with small mechanics like a mechbox, and i am fully aware of the lost spring or small part danger.

If stock parts made everyone happy, there would be no aftermarket parts.