i corrected this. there is two studs in the block one containing a flat head screw and the other for the linkage. surprise surprise the threads on both match up so i just swapped them and now it fits like a dream! the hole where the screw was went straight into the block because coolant leaked out when i took it out so i also put some thread sealer on the stud. ran it for a good 4 minutes and it held perfect!
