New 408 build finally started

Really? Could be, but that's pretty close to the center and if it mattered, you'd have issues when not using an eccentric.

Not saying you're wrong. I fall into the I don't know category. You may very well be correct.
I bought one also, I called Cloyes about it, I asked about not using the eccentric. They said it would be ok, off balance but no problem.