Does anyone know the screw size that holds the piano wire in place of circutron tortoise motors? I need a replacement and cannot get any response from the company.
I don't know and can't find the detail on their site. Won't they respond on the phone? Don't know if a hardware store has such a thing, if you can take a sample in.
You can spend $8 plus shipping plus wait time and get some, with extra fulcrums (fulcrumi?) plus extra not so strong springs.
800-6500 Circuitron Tortoise(TM) Switch Machine Replacement Parts - Spring Wire, Retaining Screws & Fulcrum - 6 Sets (tonystrains.com)
Best bet might be, if you need just one, someone here will offer to send you one if they have some extras, if you send them a request via PM. My only extra is on my spare new one. EDIT: I was wrong. I have a packet with an extra screw, fulcrum and the not so strong wire in my spare parts. Send me a PM (in the Messages area by your name on the right) with your email, name, address and I will happily send it to you if you just need one. Please reply here that you have sent me a PM as I rarely check there (once a year) and the software does not alert me to an incoming new message.
Or just try something close from your mixed parts jar, or a wide thread self-tapping screw, if the plastic receiver is soft enough to handle it. Not sure this is the best idea.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
They are an unusual screw with wider and sharper threads and a built in washer.
If someone knows the correct name for this type of screw, that would probably give you a good place to start the search.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
It will be awful close to this:
https://www.asmc.net/6-19-x-3-8-plastite-alternative-thread-rolling-screw-phillips-truss-head-low-carbon-steel-zinc-plated-wax/
These would run a close second:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193788914208?hash=item2d1eb82a20:g:IxMAAOSwrXhfz5cx
Good Luck, Ed
I would try again to contact Circuitron.
A few years ago I bought about 40 used Tortoises on eBay and most of them were missing the screws and a few were missing the fulcrums. Circuitron supplied me with all the necessary bits at no charge. Can't argue with that!
One thing I did notice about the screws was that they were very hard to screw into the lever. I felt like I was going to break something before I got the screws in far enough (both new screws and the ones that came with the Tortoises originally) . I used a drill to slightly enlarge the holes and everything was fine. Your experiences may differ.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
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Minimum order 10000 pieces!!!! Good luck indeed.
I would drill out the hole to fit any close sized screw and use a small washer to retain the wire.
Mark Vinski
Circuitron sells a package of 12 screws for $2.95, part no. 800-6502.
Circuitron always answers its phone calls. I have called them several times over the past few years.
Rich
Alton Junction
I send you a message
krakow I send you a message
Please see my PM reply plus check your e-mail. Glad to help out.