Bluepen- No experience but doesn't look like you have much choice. Seems like if you got some thick wall steel tubing, slit it in half, and then used it to reinforce the notch it should work. ( similar to how to do a notch for lowering rear axle) I'd post it over in the engine & driveline forum as they answer rod questions pretty regularly to see if you get a hit.


Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln