I know you don't want to do it, but take it to a shop. Setting things up and getting them right isn't hard, there must be something you are overlooking. Swallow your pride and spend a couple of bucks to get the knowledge that appears to be elusive. Trying to be helpful here, not bust your balls, but you need someone to look at it, words on the web aren't going to solve your problem, we've done all we can.