Doubles Question

[matt_unique]

So that the valves are not facing each other anymore. The only thing keeping the valves in alignment is he crossover, so I was wondering if the binding might be because of the tanks 'turning' inside the bands as the bands are tightening down that last little bit.

How important is it to 'stretch' the bands before installing them? Thats a step I skipped.

The manifold would ensure they do not rotate in that way. The way the band tightens is a squeeze as you know and unless there was some unusual tacky area on the tanks/bands such that they could get a bite I would not worry about it. I have never had that happen personally.

--Matt