A little confused.
Vikingone
Senior Jeeper
MUCH better! Both areas look great now!
That was really strange. Compare the new pics to the old!
Anyway address the bolt issue and I think you are good to go.
The bell housing is aluminum so the threads aren’t all that strong compared to cast iron. Some idiot could have messed them up.
You might be able to repair them with threaded inserts such as “Helicoil” brand. Not only do they work great, they are actually stronger than original.
If that fails you “might” be able to drill & tap for a larger bolt.
I’d at least try before replacing it!

Mounted the block plate up today. I clearly see the holes for the starter. I will need a bolt for 12 o’clock position as there wasn’t one in there and there is a hole in the block for it. I just can’t figure out what the two highlighted holes are for. Possibly just need bolts, washers, and nuts for the block plate. I don’t know. I guess we’ll see once she goes back in.
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