"~^Johnny^~" wrote in message
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On Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:10:47 -0400, Jeff Wisnia
wrote:

If the bracket is not something you anticipate having to remove and
replace often I'd give a try to using JB Weld to "glue" your new M8x1.25
bolt into that buggered up hole.

LOL!

Why not just arc weld the damn thing, and be done with it? g

It's an aluminum block. Don't think it would weld too well...

I ended up drilling it out for a 3/8-16 bolt and it worked out great