Chris A Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Greetings to the wise ones. A humble follower seeks your help. Many times in the past I have been accused of having a screw loose but in fact I am missing one. Well, the car is at least. I haven't been able to find a reference for this screw I am sure that you will not only be able to give me a part number but, more usefully, the actual specification of it. No doubt an imperial size and with any luck my local John Deere tractor dealer will be able to sell me one. Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Modern equivalent: https://www.jamespaddock.co.uk/b-post-striker-plate-securing-screw-3 it's also listed elsewhere as 1/4 x 1 1/4 UNF but see below: Parts catalogue shows KX4707 which is listed as: 'cross recess flat countersunk 80 degree head 1/4 x 7/8 UNF.' I think you've plenty of space in behind if it's slightly longer than original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I will be needing these as I had to drill out some when tearing my Spitfire apart... Asking for a friend: If by some strange chance the friend may had damaged the thread in the door of drilling these out on his Spitfire, would it be OK to use some sort of nut with a lock washer or nylon locking nut assuming at least one screw is held in "properly"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, DVD3500 said: Asking for a friend: If by some strange chance the friend may had damaged the thread in the door of drilling these out on his Spitfire, would it be OK to use some sort of nut with a lock washer or nylon locking nut assuming at least one screw is held in "properly"? Pass on my sympathies to your 'friend' 😏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, DVD3500 said: Asking for a friend: If by some strange chance the friend may had damaged the thread in the door of drilling these out on his Spitfire, would it be OK to use some sort of nut with a lock washer or nylon locking nut assuming at least one screw is held in "properly"? You can reassure your friend that if the rear of the panel can be accessed (it can in the Herald range) then a nut on the end of the bolt will do perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Thanks Colin, I'll see what I can source locally - the post from the UK even for a full set would be several times their cost! Maybe even as much as posting to Ireland 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 My friend will be glad know.. he tends to find things out almost as fast as I do! Freaky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 How about :- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141008261192 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 https://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/1-4-unf-a2-grade-stainless-steel-countersunk-slotted-machine-screws/ Have a look round Spalding Fasteners' site, I just searched 1/4 UNF setscrew and got too many to list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) I've located some under the Paddocks part number, ZKC37, damned expensive compared to their price but postage makes a difference. I have a couple of other bits I want to order so the whole comes out ok. Just checked Paddocks site to see their postage charge just for fun - Item is out of stock ! 😏 Edited May 21, 2021 by Chris A more info available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 it is just a 1/4" x24 unf countersunk setscrew doesnt matter if its slot drive or no3 pozi even a phillips (theres a difference ) most bolt suppliers should have them Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted May 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: most bolt suppliers should have them Pete I'm sure they do in the land of imperial sizes, a little less so here in Metric Land 😁 Here they don't sell bolts just boulons . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Chris A said: just boulons . . . A lot of people talk that Chris.... Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 tis unfortunate we can find bolts but cant change where you live you need to move ....just to get screwed unf Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted May 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: tis unfortunate we can find bolts but cant change where you live you need to move ....just to get screwed unf Pete Nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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