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Atlas selctor screw diameter?

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Atlas selctor screw diameter?
Posted by kasskaboose on Sunday, January 8, 2017 8:11 PM

Someone kindly gave me an Atlas selector (#215), but most of the screws are missing.  The 2-56 screw slide through, so I thought to ask here. 

To avoid confusion, here is what it looks like (some of the missing screws are at the top and sides): http://web4.hobbylinc.com/gr/atl/atl215.jpg

Thanks!

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Posted by 7j43k on Sunday, January 8, 2017 8:25 PM

Ya know, for some reason, I have the impression they are 3-48 screws.  Next size up is 4-40.

If they're 3-48, they're a bit hard to find.  If you don't have a good hardware store nearby, here's some:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Finish-B18-6-3-Phillips-Threaded/dp/B00F34UGAW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1483928574&sr=8-5&keywords=3-48+screws

 

Ed

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Posted by cowman on Sunday, January 8, 2017 9:42 PM

Most of the Atlas turnouts I have gotten, come with a little package of nuts, bolts and screws.  Some of them are the same sizeu are looking for.  If you kept the ones that came with them, you should have a scource.

Good luck,

Richard

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Monday, January 9, 2017 7:14 AM

It may depend on when and where the switch was made. Recent Asian made machines may use metric screws. Leastwise this is the case with a lot of computer equipment we have been getting.

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Posted by kasskaboose on Monday, January 9, 2017 8:59 PM

Brillant with ebay!  I might also call Atlas and ask.

Thanks all!

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