Mike, you are correct, I just decided to "bust into it" today and went ahead and fully OH'd a pair of T8s. It wasn't that difficult. They roll like butta now!
My biggest issue is this...
For some reason this particular pair has these flange clips on it which require destruction to remove. I will be searching some obscure hardware stores soon for replacements. But until then I was able to get these pedals back in order by dropping in a small washer and using a 1/4" E Clip to secure it. It is as good or better that the OG flanged style, however it doesn't look the same. But it is sturdy! If you have the kind without threaded ends/nuts and have just the post and groove, the 1/4" E Clip is perfect!