I would like to thank all that replied with words of wisdom, and offers of parts and tools.
I was able to wangle a die into place and get the little bit of thread damage sorted out - and I think that I am good to go to work on getting the CMP brakes sorted out over the holidays.
Chris - I will be travelling to the big city to bail my carb out of the rebuild shop, so I will drop in to see if you are around - to drop off the die you lent me. Thanks.
Please stand by for CMP brake questions - the Carriers don't fool around with that kind of stuff and all of those little parts ...
Stewart