Originally Posted by Otto Skorzeny
What happened to Carl's suggestion about tapping the hole for longer screws? Seems a lot easier and less risky that a Helicoil fix.

I also did this on a carburetor for another vehicle.
In my opinion there is no risk trying what I recommended. If it doesn't work, one can just go with a helicoil fix.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission