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Where can you buy a 3/64" Allen wrench?

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Where can you buy a 3/64" Allen wrench?
Posted by MikeSanta on Saturday, July 29, 2023 3:13 PM

I have several MPC engines which have the adjustable set screw you need a 3/64" Allen wrench to turn to adjust or remove to oil the armiture. I got one years ago at an Ace Hardware but they no longer carry them. Nor does anywhere else I tried including Micro-Mark. If the one I have breaks or I lose it I'm out of luck. Does anyone know someone who sells small tools like that? Thanks for your help

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Saturday, July 29, 2023 6:52 PM

How many do you need?  CLICK HERE.

However, don't take that screw out to lube the armature... just lift the entire brushplate off and place a tiny dab of Lucas Red 'N' Tacky #2 on the top of the shaft for a lifetime lube. The screw rarely needs any wear adjustment after the factory sets it.

Rob

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Posted by MikeSanta on Monday, July 31, 2023 8:15 PM

Thank you very much, ADCX Rob!  I ordered the 10 pack so I can leave one in each engine I have. I have something like the Lucas stuff: I got the brand that Jim Barrett recommended and I use that instead of the Lionel stuff. It seems to work better.

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Monday, July 31, 2023 9:05 PM

MikeSanta
...ordered the 10 pack so I can leave one in each engine I have...



I have 60-70 of this type of motor built starting in 1970, and not a single one has ever needed to have that screw turned. Don't do it unless you are fixing something that somebody else messed up and moved that screw.

Rob

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