Topband: HF2V Sections and Guying

[n2ouv at optonline.net]

Hello to the list,
I have a question about my old HF2V relating to integrity of the joined sections and guying this antenna.
Recently I've had some gusty winds and rain at the QTH and noticed my HF2v swaying in an odd manner as if a section was loose. Taking it down I noticed the section above where its guyed has developed some play where it is joined to the section above it. I am wondering if anyone has seen this and can offer any suggestions to tighten the sections up. Honestly I'm not crazy about the slip fit and single screw holding section together.

Also I need a bit of insight on guying this antenna. Right now it is guyed with dacron at 2/3 up, so in the wind below the guys is stable and above moves with wind.
Is guying above 2/3 the length recommended? Will guying it higher it detract from the antennas performance? I hear folks mentioning 2/3 as does butternut.

Thanks in advance,
73,
Joe