well my 47 case is a bit different... but still very delicate in that area. I don't think you'll get away with plugging and re-drilling out of the flat area above the hole.... unless you can weld it and drill and tap at more of a straight out angle. You might try a bracket like mine, but shorter. The cable would come in at an angle to the shift arm, but it might not affect the operation... something to think about.