Acdii
I don't want to muddy the water, but both of my big T/F P-47 and Corsair I have great rudder authority even at 2clicks above idle, I have never had a stang, so can't be of much help, but I have learned to line up as best as possible and keep the up wind wing down about 10 to 15 deg's along with a steep final to get down to ground effect and then wings level and pull the power off. Our main runway is only 750 X 100 but grass bleeds off speed really well.
Good luck with the repair, and hope the above helps
Cheers Bob T
AMA13377 Corsair Brotherhood #6