Hi Paul,, I checked my B-40 and found about the same condition. My case was not countersunk quite as deep and I have about 3 threads engaging. The bolts are 3 X 6 mm, but my case will accept another 2 mm. My Du-Bro catalog shows a 3 x 8 mm socket head cap screw (Cat. #2122) so that's where I'm going, easier than thinning the cover.
Al Burczycki