This happened on my +8 around 20 years ago, I just went to the hardware store bought a 3ft length of threaded bar 4 nuts and washers for around $10. Cut the bar to length put the nuts and washers on and tightened, still going strong with no adverse effects.

Last edited by britmog; 02/07/23 03:00 PM.
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice)
2013 M3W (Olga)