Yeah- it is confusing because your using 175-odd LBS to set a rolling load of about 12-15 inlbs (used gears). You need the ooomph-torque to crush the sleeve initially, then take it slow to get up to the pinion preload.
What company's gear are you running? Sometimes it also make a difference, as street & drag gears are different.
The guy who built it for you? Isn't this the same chunk that leaked??? Just thinking out loud...
