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I've got a screw loose

Well, some would say that I've got quite a few loose, but that's another story. The one that's the problem today is from the door. It looks like it holds the inner and outer parts of the door lock/handle mechanism together. I just got back from the store, where they tried to figure out what diameter and thread it is, with no luck. It looks like it is a self-tapping screw about an inch long. I suspect that it is not original because it seems too short. Anyone know for sure what size it really is?

Re: I've got a screw loose

Reply #1 –
A piture would be nice but if it is one of the 2 that hold the door handle/opening of door plastic cover I used a #8 metal 3/4" long screw. If that does not hold use a #10. No big deal just get it to holdcover to inside mechanism.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
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Reply #2 –
On my u280 it is a threaded screw from the inside to the outside plate ^.^d
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Re: I've got a screw loose

Reply #3 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
A piture would be nice but if it is one of the 2 that hold the door handle/opening of door plastic cover I used a #8 metal 3/4" long screw. If that does not hold use a #10. No big deal just get it to holdcover to inside mechanism.
JohnH

Here are two pictures of the screw. It looks to me like it is a self-tapping one, and maybe a bit short. Looks like only a couple threads are grabbing. I'm wondering if maybe the original screw was replaced with whatever was handy rather than what was needed.

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Reply #4 –
Dave, that is a tapered machine screw. I got one at HD about 6 mths ago, I think it was .32
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

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Reply #5 –
Thanks, John. I'll mention that tomorrow when I go into town, and see if that helps. We're going to also be going past a lumberyard, but I don't think they have much hardware there. Might have to wait until we can go down to Springfield.

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Reply #6 –
As I said earlier just put whatever fits in it as all it does is hold the parts together.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: I've got a screw loose

Reply #7 –
Yes,

That's a flat head thread cutting machine screw.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
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Reply #8 –
I stopped at the lumber yard today and got a 10-24 screw 1" long. That seemed to be the closest to what I had, although mine was 3/4" long. That's about two or three threads too long. One of these days I'll dig up a 3/4" one and see if it will hold.