Brain fart...trying to install new studs on dual scoops

plumkrazee70 said

Lol. I know what a Helicoil looks like. I was trying to understand what the OP problem was. Seems as if they should thread right in.

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Are the studs too wide to fit the hole? What if you were to open the hole a little with a drill bit. These studs can't be too tight as they will crack the scoup.