Thank you all for your replies.
I just tightened one up and loosened another. The rest I left alone for fear of me not having the right feel. I was using the back side method the whole time but still didn't seem right that they were all (save the one) too tight. I started it up and it purrrrs like a kitten......well maybe like a cougar
. Hopefully I will not hear tick tick tick once she heats up.
I am in Ontario. Maybe I will find someone who can help me or take a look. I just really would rather learn how to do it well rather than pay a mechanic every time.
Cheers!