I've been busy last couple of weeks and have let the Money Pit sit as sort of a test. I've been watching the cylinders, the left stab cylinder has dropped about 1/2 way and the boom has dropped several inches but still off the ground. I'll give it a (B+). Meanwhile I've been on the search for a more narrow bucket. Today I have 1 being shipped in from MN, a nice 16" heavy duty bucket. I spent more than I'd hoped too but should last forever. Another search online should give me the correct snap ring for the seat pedestal, it should have been here today. UPS running a day late.
Coy.. I think I finally understand how and where it all goes back together. Looks like it might be easier than I thought.