lol, I guess it happens when we go after market ;)
I ended up bending up another short section with 3/16 flare at both ends and using the combo valve with a coupling to Join the 2pc front to back section (ala AbodyJoe).
That being said I can also fit the adjustable prop valve at any time. AND I have the original short section with the 1/4 end if I want to go back to the factory standard block and hold off.