Stripped 727 Transmission cooling line

The holes in the transmission case that accept the brass fittings for the cooler lines are tapped NPT, or pipe thread. This is not a straight cut thread like on a bolt, but is tapered. I have never seen any kind of thread insert or helicoil repair for pipe threads. The way I see it you have three options if the female threads in the case are damaged.

1- drill and tap the hole to the next size pipe thread being careful to keep swarf out of the transmission.

2- drill and tap the hole to the next size hydraulic fitting, this will require an o ring with the fitting to seal.

3- weld up the hole and re drill it to the correct size pipe thread.

My 2 cents.

I thought that too,, when I first read the thread,, but googled it,, and learned of several "repair methods"..

EDIT..http://www.threadtoolsupply.com/18-27-npt-professional-helical-insert-repair-kit.html

https://www.bing.com/search?q=pipe+thread+helicoil&pc=MOZI&form=MOZSBR

cheers..