Have you ever seen the infomercial about the aluminum rods that you can use a propane torch with and weld up aluminum? Can't remember the exact name of the product. On the infomercial it looks pretty good. I've looked at the material strength of this repair and it looks pretty good.
If a bigger bolt would fit, I'd go with the bigger bolt. If it won't fit , I'd use the repair the holes with aluminum rods and a torch.
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John
Proud Owner of a Model 100 and a Model 124.
A homemade cart, 2 x 42" mower decks, a 38" deck,
a 42" front NF blade, and a lawn sweeper!
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