Originally Posted by merpar
Actually an easy fix. Hardest part is locating where the hole should be. Have it drilled for a 7/16"-14 thread then tap thds in, get a bolt or some all thread drill the end for 1/4"-20 thread. Cut the threaded end off to length needed to be flush or below surface. screw in a 1/4" bolt with a jam nut on it using red lock-tite on the 7/16 threads. Walla done. Just make sure the insert is flush, maybe file it flush.


The ship has sailed, I bought E-street aluminum heads. My heads were toast. Just got everything back from the machine shop. .030 over and .010/.010 on the crank. Time to start putting it back together.