Originally Posted by auchencrow

Thank you simplify - Though I was hoping to hear that it was not Toast.
They are the old style Sakae's - not a rarity exactly, but it's the old wide BCD so it's harder to find in good condition for low cost.

I am familiar with Helicoils (though I've never actually done one) - However- if it is not as secure as a new crank, I would think I may be better off scouring eBay for a new one.