Well, for the heck of it, I tried it anyway. I took out the .018 cap and put the .01 back in. BAM! PERFECT FLAWLESS sync lock!
Picture looks great, everything is stable, sound is loud and clear, and the majority of the components in the set are new. Time to slam the hood and drive her off the lift.
Stick a fork in my 9T246, it is DONE!!!!