8.25 w/ 2/45:1 Woes and Confusion

Have you considered asking an expert?
If it were me, i would phone Dr.Diff (Cass) in Poulson, Montana.
He has helped me and a lot of others on here with good solid advice and reasonably priced parts. Great guy to talk to, and fast shipping.
He is even a member on here that stops in time to time to give advice.
His user name is Dr.Diff.