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flyvans.com 10-12-2011 04:17 AM

it's probably the least important screws and the most problematic due to various lengths, but the "black instrument panel screws" would be nice in torx as well... don't think it's going to be enough volume to justify it in that case, though.

another "standard" screw that i remember sucked quite a bit was the one used firewall forward to mount adel clamps etc... don't have the name available but it's got a big wide "pan" head and is usually used with metal locknuts for things like adel clamps in the FF kit.

rgds, bernie

Flying Scotsman 10-12-2011 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyvans.com (Post 585340)
it's probably the least important screws and the most problematic due to various lengths, but the "black instrument panel screws" would be nice in torx as well... don't think it's going to be enough volume to justify it in that case, though.

another "standard" screw that i remember sucked quite a bit was the one used firewall forward to mount adel clamps etc... don't have the name available but it's got a big wide "pan" head and is usually used with metal locknuts for things like adel clamps in the FF kit.

rgds, bernie

I've been using MS35207s

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...es/ms35207.php

for Adel clamps, along with all-metal locknuts in the engine compartment.

FlyingArcher 10-12-2011 02:01 PM

Count me in too
 
I've been looking for such an offer for a long time.

Snowflake 10-13-2011 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeLewis22 (Post 584430)
I'm not sure that I've hit on all the most common sizes so please look back at post #21 and let me know if I should add any sizes.

If it's not too late for another:

NAS 517-4-3 - 1/4", 28 thread per inch, 5/8" Length, 100 degree countersunk head.

I'm certain about the NAS 517-4 part, but not so much the -3 part. Seems every reference i've found online says something else. In any case, the description above covers it. These are the axle bolts that hold the older-style wheelpants on my RV-6. I am forever stripping the Phillips heads on these, i've gone through two sets of bolts already. Torx or Hex would be a welcome replacement.

JakeLewis22 10-13-2011 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake (Post 585780)
If it's not too late for another:

NAS 517-4-3 - 1/4", 28 thread per inch, 5/8" Length, 100 degree countersunk head.

I'm certain about the NAS 517-4 part, but not so much the -3 part. Seems every reference i've found online says something else. In any case, the description above covers it. These are the axle bolts that hold the older-style wheelpants on my RV-6. I am forever stripping the Phillips heads on these, i've gone through two sets of bolts already. Torx or Hex would be a welcome replacement.

Rob,

I sent an email last night to Spruce requesting the screw sizes in post #21 and I just sent a follow up email with your request.

Snowflake 10-13-2011 08:06 PM

Did they give any indication how soon they would show up on the site? Not the ones I added, perhaps, but the others? I'd love to replace my floor pan screws...

GAHco 10-13-2011 09:06 PM

The Van's builders are always welcome to the Tech Info on our site!
 
On our Webstore / Website you are always welcome to use the PDF pages from our reference book. In the lower left of the home page you will see types of hardware, expand where there are + signs and you will see little wrenches. Click on the little wrenches to see the reference pages. Hopefully you will be able to identify what you are looking for.

The Tech pages are always available.

Have Fun!

For a further tutorial of all the product information, see the below link for Website tips!

Tram 10-14-2011 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAHco (Post 585896)
On our Webstore / Website you are always welcome to use the PDF pages from our reference book. In the lower left of the home page you will see types of hardware, expand where there are + signs and you will see little wrenches. Click on the little wrenches to see the reference pages. Hopefully you will be able to identify what you are looking for.

The Tech pages are always available.

Have Fun!

For a further tutorial of all the product information, see the below link for Website tips!

You may want to consider a web redesign. Your site is very hard to use and may be costing you customers.

I recently looked at your site to purchase some screws. After several minutes of trying to figure out how to purchase something, I just went to an easier site and made the purchase.

Just food for thought.

JakeLewis22 10-15-2011 08:58 AM

When???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowflake (Post 585879)
Did they give any indication how soon they would show up on the site? Not the ones I added, perhaps, but the others? I'd love to replace my floor pan screws...

Rob,

I sent Spruce the list and they confirmed receiving it but I haven't been given any indication of how long this will take. I'll post updates to this thread when I get them.

RVadmirer 10-15-2011 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tram (Post 586254)
You may want to consider a web redesign. Your site is very hard to use and may be costing you customers.

I recently looked at your site to purchase some screws. After several minutes of trying to figure out how to purchase something, I just went to an easier site and made the purchase.

Just food for thought.

+1...! Same here.


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