$&¥£#% Steering gear NUT stripped!

Mahalo all. I'm hoping it will repair itself. I've had it up on jack stands in the garage for two days now...just to help along the Menehunes.

So far no luck...I think I may be able to get the gear out without the K frame drop. But I know I'll need to pull the starter, push up the motor mount, maybe loosen the tranny lines and for sure the headers. #1 exhaust tube comes out easily as its a Dougs. Maybe even the MC/brakes. :finga:

But what a kick in the pants.

Thing is once I tear it all apart...I just really dont know if I can tap it or what. Such an evil spot to work. :banghead::banghead::banghead: