Helicoil inserts are available in several lengths. I usually use the ones 5/8" long. They pretty much fill up the entire side of the rod. If the shoulder on the bolt doesn't center up completely in the cap, ream it out a little and press fit a short centering sleeve into the cap.

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Jerry


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