Kato/Con-Cor Hudson Shell Screw

[Mark.S+10]

Does anyone have a source for the 2 mm black Philips head screw used to hold the shell in place on a second generation Con-Cor/Kato Hudson?  Mine dropped on to the carpet then disappeared into the twilight zone.  Thanks Mark.

[bbussey]

Contact Con-Cor directly for part replacement.

http://www.con-cor.com/roundhse/nparts.htm
888-255-7826

[Mark.S+10]

I was trying for a generic replacement part and trying to avoid the Con-Cor $8.95 shipping cost for a single screw, or maybe considering the price a double screw.  Have fun, Mark.

[absnut]

I have one from the fist Sekisui issue.  It appears to be identical to the one you want but is silver.  Yours if you want it.  PM me mailing particulars.

Dick

[Mark.S+10]

Dick,

Thanks so much for your offer.  If I can't find one any where else I'll take you up on it.  I'm still holding out for a source for a couple of black ones.  Thanks a bunch, Mark.

[Zox]

A lot depends on what you mean by a "2mm screw." Is that the length, or the diameter?

If it's the diameter, that would make it an "M2" screw, and you might have some luck in the RC car/aircraft department of a hobby store. Example:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21090__Cross_Head_Screw_M2_5x3_5mm_10pcs_bag_1_10_Brushless_2WD_Desert_Racing_Buggy.html

Micro-Mark has an "micro screw assortment" that might have something useable, but given that they refuse to tell you exactly what's in the chambers, it's basically a low-mortality form of Russian Roulette:

http://www.micromark.com/micro-screw-assortment-10-sizes-100-each,8545.html

[Mark.S+10]

Rob,
I thought you had it with the Hobby King screws, but they are M2.5.  The diameter is 2mm and I think the length is 3.5mm, but slightly longer will not cause problems.  I bought some 2mm X 4mm socket head cap screws from a model car supply store, but the socket head is to big to fit down in the hole in the shell.  They screw into the frame just fine.  Thanks for the effort.  I did find some at a bolt supply place on the web, but the minimum order is $120.  I guess I'll keep looking.  Thanks, Mark.

[Zox]

Rob,
I thought you had it with the Hobby King screws, but they are M2.5.  The diameter is 2mm and I think the length is 3.5mm, but slightly longer will not cause problems.  I bought some 2mm X 4mm socket head cap screws from a model car supply store, but the socket head is to big to fit down in the hole in the shell.

Okay, how 'bout these? "M2 x 4mm Flat Head Phillips Screw":

http://www.teamassociated.com/parts/details/89326/

[Mark.S+10]

We have a winner, thank you so much Rob.  Order placed and hopefully they will be here soon.  Thanks again, Mark.

[Mark.S+10]

Just for an update, in case anyone brings up this thread with a search, I ordered the screws Dick found and they did not fit into the shell hole.  The threads were correct but the screw head was to big to go in the hole.  I called Con-Cor and they are shipping three out to me for free!  Great job, Con-Cor, thanks a bunch.  Have fun, Mark.

[peteski]

Just for an update, in case anyone brings up this thread with a search, I ordered the screws Dick found and they did not fit into the shell hole.  The threads were correct but the screw head was to big to go in the hole.

So you got screwed!  (Sorry, couldn't help myself). 

I called Con-Cor and they are shipping three out to me for free!  Great job, Con-Cor, thanks a bunch.

...and Con-Cor came through!  Sweet!