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MatJohnson 30-09-2009 07:15 PM

Screw head size in chassis
 
What size allen key do I need for the screws in the chassis (the 4-40 x 3/8" ones). I've tried the imperial ones, is it 1.5mm?

bigred5765 30-09-2009 07:27 PM

1/16 or i think its 5/64 = same as 2mm

Ferret 30-09-2009 07:30 PM

If you are talking about the countersunk screws (conical head) then you need a 1/16" Allen key.
The hex is slightly bigger than the 1.5mm one.
Don't use the 1.5 metric allen key, you will either round the hex in the screw, round the key or both.

Avner

MatJohnson 30-09-2009 08:32 PM

Hmmm, tried the 1/16 one and it was too big, how odd.

Ferret 01-10-2009 10:24 AM

Unless it's a used car and someone replaced the stock screws it should be 1/16". Make sure that the screw head and hex key are clean and not deformed and use a little force to push the key in.

Are you using a L shaped key or a quality screwdriver shaped wrench?

Avner.

MatJohnson 01-10-2009 10:38 AM

Its a screwdriver wrench, I got bought some fasttraxs ones from JE Spares (imperial ones) but its not fitting. Maybe I need to force the end in a bit more.

Ferret 01-10-2009 10:48 AM

Sometimes brand new wrenches a a little tight, try more force and make sure the wrench is all the way in the hole before you start twisting.

Also try with several different screws, maybe one or some of them a not shaped correctly.

Avner.

MatJohnson 01-10-2009 11:57 AM

Just tried the 1/16th again, its fine on me screws from atomic carbon, but its a fraction too big for the losi ones. How odd.

Edit: Has to be the 1/16th one, must be knackered screw heads.


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