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Tortoise set screw size?

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Posted by CSXDixieLine on Sunday, May 10, 2009 8:21 PM

maxman

As stated above, it is a 3/8 inch X #4 Phillips screw.  See contents of box on instruction http://www.tonystrains.com/download/man-tortoise.pdf

Thanks for that info. I knew there was a packing list on there somewhere but couldn't see it. I now realize I didn't see it because it is on the back of the mounting template that I cutout for installing the Tortoise! Big Smile Jamie

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Posted by maxman on Sunday, May 10, 2009 7:02 PM

As stated above, it is a 3/8 inch X #4 Phillips screw.  See contents of box on instruction http://www.tonystrains.com/download/man-tortoise.pdf

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Posted by Wazzzy on Sunday, May 10, 2009 7:01 PM

PM your address and i will mail you an official tortise screw.

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Posted by larak on Sunday, May 10, 2009 2:28 PM

Jamie,

 Try a #4 self tapper about 3/8" long.  You can also run a 4-40 tap into the hole and use a standard 4-40 screw. Add a drop of loctite if you're paranoid about it loosening.

Karl

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Tortoise set screw size?
Posted by CSXDixieLine on Sunday, May 10, 2009 1:57 PM

Argh! Installing a Tortoise turnout motor and I have lost the little set screw that holds the actuator wire onto the moving arm. Anyone know the size of this screw? I don't want to strip the hole and end up ruining a Tortoise. I guess I'll pull the one out of my other Tortoise and head off to Home Depot, but wanted to see if anyone knew the exact size I should look for. Jamie

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