Ebox screws?

[wydopen]

Has anyone found an alternative to oem ebox screws? I have the largest assortment of screwdrivers known to man and I only have one that fits halfway decent. Would prefer a cap head screw if it was available..there’s a hardware supply place in town that has everything but they don’t have anything with the right threads.

 

[Big Kahuna]

cannot remember the size. Its just a machine screw with course threads..........

 

[BruceSki]

#3 Phillips


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[wydopen]

#3 Phillips


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Thats what I use but it's still not perfect..maybe If I started with fresh screws

 

[Carrera911]

My local Ace hardware had some screws that matched, but they weren't stainless. They still have the same weird oversized phillips. I just use a small impact driver and push down hard. I haven't stripped any since.

 

[faceplant2]

Forget the size but I changed to stainless hex head on my older ski. If I remember correctly, I think that I bought them at Menards.

 

[Masterblaster1]

Oem Japanese screws are “JIS” Japanese Industry Standard. They are just a little different than Phillips and can be damaged trying to use a Phillips. You can buy JIS screwdrivers and impact bits.

 

[Masterblaster1]

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[TL91]

I found some screws at Fastenal that seem to be serving as a good replacement and they have a hex head to address the exact problem you described.

It's part number 1173106 at Fastenal. They are 18-8 A2 Stainless Steel screws. You can get a pack of 50 for $15 or so. It was the closest diameter that I could find as a good stainless replacement for the OE screws. They are slightly smaller in diameter than the OE screws but they have been holding my e-box together just fine and I think the more important thing is to have a good solid gasket between the two e-box halves. Hope this helps.