Peter and The Boy wrote: >> The correct screw is an M3.5-0.6, which is an obsolete size, usually >> only >> available from specialty screw manufacturers. Oh, and Apple ... although >> Apple techs will probably tell you to use 6-32 UNC. > >I guess this is a little off-topic, but it occurred to me to wonder if >Apple has continued to use the M3.5-0.6 screws in the "new world" Macs?
Don't know if you'll scoff at this, but a couple of times I've been stuck for one Air Horn to Float Boal screw on 50's carbs. Took one of the similar screws that I had plenty of and using a sharp 3-cornered small file, I cut across the screw threads (the file parallel to the screw) at the leading 3 threads or so. I still have that little self-tapper and it works fine - way easier of course in aluminum casting. I backed it out frequently and used Rapid Tap cutting fluid on it. Cheers, Terry -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
