Yes the tapped hole may not be a good idea. Another idea, tack weld or spot weld a rod on the tapered pin. Use vise grips, block of wood and crowbar for leverage. I know all this sounds like "shade tree" stuff. Just trying to think of options.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use." "I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
