so the 8mm section is stripped out?
Try some of the epoxy stuff to resecure the 8mm section. Liquid Metal, JB
Weld, even Locktite has something that might work to secure that stud.
I would also suggest you install one of the oil plates with the drain plug
in the center so that you rarely have to take the plate off.

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> On my 36 hp, stripped a stud on my oil strainer only to find out it
> was a 8mm x 6mm step stud. Looking at the 8mm timesaver insert, just
> doesn't seem to leave enough material between the edge of the insert
> and the lip of the oil strainer lip. I'd rather NOT use the timesaver
> fearing that it could mess up my case (just leave it too weak due to
> the lack of material). Anybody run into this problem and offer a
> decent/reasonable solution beyond using a longer step stud with a lock
> washer? Thanks. - Darren