HELP MY 1974 Johnson 50 horse outboard 50ESL74M almost running but I messed up

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I screwed up I recently bought a 1974 starcraft knowing that it was going to be a project make long story short went to replace fuel line to upper carb and the nippel came out (see the picture as an example of what came off the carb) when I pulled the fuel line. I can not find a upper carburetor for anything anyone know other than ebay or google where I would have a good chance of finding one that wont cost me my nuts??? they can have my first born. I was able to get a rebuild lower for $50.00. Or is there a way to fix my screw up.
 

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If it didn't break off and whole fitting came out it a easy fix. First clean hole and fitting with brake clean, Add a drop of red Loctite to fitting and smooth it around fitting edge. Install fitting into hole and lightly tap it till snug.Then take a pointed punch and dimple the aluminum next to fitting.
 
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