Update - I pulled out one of my saw files and went to work. I could only get down so far to the body of the cap, but the cap sits about 1/2 mm from seating perfectly. I guess I can lay down some electronic safe silicone adhesive and call it a day.
The Tiger Toroid arrived - a big, smelly, ugly beast that I expect to play fine music soon. I put it in my hot garage to bake some more as the family will be put off by the smell. I'm jazzed to have it and will plug away bit by bit on the amp as a Summer project with completion by the Fall. I have two other projects slated for completion this Summer, plus our privacy fence blew down and the wife made it clear that she needs me to repair it asap.
Andrew, as always, thanks for the help!