Dave... Now I just want another one! I did eventually start to notice the weird placement of the 4th valve and my wrist didn't let me forget it. Other than that the only issue I still have is the inability of my horn to keep slide grease solid. My last effort before I give up is pure lanolin, fingers crossed. Last thing I tried was Thomas Music's Tune Lube which from what I've been told is what Adams uses in factory, and it liquified and actually got into my valves and it is a real labor to play fast passages now.
Adams E1 SS, Gold Brass Body .6mm DE Euph N103 Jcup, J9 shank
Meinl Weston 2141 Eb Tuba PT 84