If you don't like the fit with those stands, replace them with another brand. You didn't really pay for the stands because by buying them complete you would have paid about as much as buying the individual pieces without the stands. I'm glad to see someone try them out. I'm sure I would soak them in hot oil before I used them to try and get some oil between the pin and roller. Can't hurt. Be sure to replace those 1-1/2" adjusters with some 1-1/4" or watch my video where they busted some Milodon magnesium valve covers and hit on some Keith Black valve covers.