Shifter Mounting Block Out of Whack

Threaded mounting holes for the shifter mechanism (Inland Type) are not straight and true. A straight edge across the centerlines of the holes shows no gaps, so I can only assume that at least one of the holes was not drilled/tapped right. I'm wondering if this has anything to do with the cracks in both of the shifter box mounting ears????
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I was considering just through-bolting the box to the...

Shifter Mounting Block Out of Whack
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