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brownbus2
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 Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 8:48 am Post subject: Distributor condenser screw size |
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The condenser screw head was stripped. Need to find a new one but couldn't find exact one at Lowes...
I found some similar sized but not the exact thread size or with the thread on just half of the screw
anyone know the size or have one to sell?
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Distributor condenser screw size |
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which distributor, and where is the condenser located (that could determine the length you need)?
it should be a 4mm x .7 thread. it's just the length you need to be concerned about.
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 9:12 am Post subject: Re: Distributor condenser screw size |
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4mm long will work for cast iron and most aluminum. You just don't want it too long or it will protrude inside and could be hit by the spinning internals.
A 5mm can work, but check it and if it touches then add a washer or 2.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 9:29 am Post subject: Re: Distributor condenser screw size |
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| You will probably have much better luck looking for screws at a hardware store instead of Lowes. |
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brownbus2
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 9:29 am Post subject: Re: Distributor condenser screw size |
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Awesome...so that little area with no threads does not need to be on the new screw?
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tasb
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Distributor condenser screw size |
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the entire length of the screw shaft should be threaded. PM me and pay for shipping and i'll send you one.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 1:02 am Post subject: Re: Distributor condenser screw size |
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| tasb wrote: |
| the entire length of the screw shaft should be threaded. PM me and pay for shipping and i'll send you one. |
ACE Hardware has M4 screws for $0.10 which is a lot cheaper then the cost of mailing one since because of it being 3 dimensional it can't go in a letter envelope and would cost way more than $0.55 to mail.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Distributor condenser screw size |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| the entire length of the screw shaft should be threaded. PM me and pay for shipping and i'll send you one. |
ACE Hardware has M4 screws for $0.10 which is a lot cheaper then the cost of mailing one since because of it being 3 dimensional it can't go in a letter envelope and would cost way more than $0.55 to mail. |
A lot of hardware stores will have a box of flange head screws that are grade 10.9, that would be my choice if they have one of the correct size, thread, and length. |
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