"SteveB" wrote: (clip) I think I can find a nut that fits "close enough"
to hold what has to hold, and I can put a drop of Loctite or SuperGlue Gel
on there. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Another "chewing gum and duct tape" solution might be to use some thread
repair resin to form the proper threads inside a loose-fitting nut.
Loc-tite and Permatex brands come to mind.