Welcome to the forum. The 1000, other than a different platter, had a wood-finish base, unlike your 800 (yours is black, I assume). As for adjusting your springs, it isn't a matter of being "finished," so to speak; it's a matter of getting the table LEVEL via the three suspension towers, and adjusting the spring tension to where you feel there's enough give to absorb outside vibrations but not so much mushiness that your 'table bounces at footfalls, etc. I'd suggest tuning them all so they're reasonably "tight," then loosening them a little at a time until you reach the desired compromise. How do the rest of you guys do it?
BTW: I didn't even know Adcom even made carts--I assume it wasn't too many years? How does it sound? That would be very cool to hear. Then again, it seems everyone around 1988-1992 was coming out with a cart (KRELL, for God's sake!!!)
Good luck with your beautiful TT!