Threads on NV-68 hold down.

mashie · 08-31-2005, 06:05 AM

Hello,

This seems to be a question no one has been able to answer so far so I will let you guys have a go at it. Do you know what thread the rods holding down the DD NV-68 block has?

I'm trying to get hold of some shorter screws to replace them with to unblock the PCI slot in a shuttle cube. I have to order the screws online since they aren't metric but I have no idea what to ask for...

moonlightcheese · 08-31-2005, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mashie

Hello,

This seems to be a question no one has been able to answer so far so I will let you guys have a go at it. Do you know what thread the rods holding down the DD NV-68 block has?

I'm trying to get hold of some shorter screws to replace them with to unblock the PCI slot in a shuttle cube. I have to order the screws online since they aren't metric but I have no idea what to ask for...

if you just order threaded rods that come with the nuts you need this shouldn't be an issue... but if you must know, i suggest you send an email to DD and ask the thread size.

mashie · 08-31-2005, 07:22 AM

Well I already have the stock kit and I want to get rid of it as you can see by the issue here with the rods protruding over the PCI slot:

Marci · 08-31-2005, 09:53 AM

Still awaiting a reply from DD myself on this one fella...

brucoman · 08-31-2005, 10:33 AM

they are 4-40

also, can snip shorter as well

mashie · 08-31-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brucoman

they are 4-40

also, can snip shorter as well

Thanks but isn't 4-40 used for HDD screws? The ones in the NV-68 seems smaller.

Guess I will have to take a second look.

Holst · 08-31-2005, 11:36 AM

HDD screws are M3 I think.

M3 is slightly bigger than 4-40 which are unfortunately is a bit of a problem to source in the UK.

Best places (not the cheapest, but fastest) are RC car stores.
www.apexmodels.co.uk will sell you some.
The "associated" range of cars use this thread size all over (shock absorber mounting bolts) are quite long. Short ones are all over the car.

mashie · 08-31-2005, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holst

HDD screws are M3 I think.

M3 is slightly bigger than 4-40 which are unfortunately is a bit of a problem to source in the UK.

Best places (not the cheapest, but fastest) are RC car stores.
www.apexmodels.co.uk will sell you some.
The "associated" range of cars use this thread size all over (shock absorber mounting bolts) are quite long. Short ones are all over the car.

CDROM screws are M3, HDD screws are 4-40.

I just checked the WB and it is indeed the same thread as HDD screws so 4-40 is the final answer.

In the UK you can get 4-40 thread from RS.

brucoman · 08-31-2005, 01:35 PM

personally I would just cut the bolts to length

08-31-2005, 06:05 AM	#1
mashie Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 149	Threads on NV-68 hold down. Hello, This seems to be a question no one has been able to answer so far so I will let you guys have a go at it. Do you know what thread the rods holding down the DD NV-68 block has? I'm trying to get hold of some shorter screws to replace them with to unblock the PCI slot in a shuttle cube. I have to order the screws online since they aren't metric but I have no idea what to ask for... __________________ mashie

08-31-2005, 07:22 AM	#3
mashie Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 149	Well I already have the stock kit and I want to get rid of it as you can see by the issue here with the rods protruding over the PCI slot: __________________ mashie

08-31-2005, 09:53 AM	#4
Marci Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 486	Still awaiting a reply from DD myself on this one fella... __________________ www.minimotosidecars.org / www.thermochill.com / www.themusiccollective.co.uk

08-31-2005, 10:33 AM	#5
brucoman Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 157	they are 4-40 also, can snip shorter as well

08-31-2005, 11:36 AM	#7
Holst Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leics UK Posts: 9	HDD screws are M3 I think. M3 is slightly bigger than 4-40 which are unfortunately is a bit of a problem to source in the UK. Best places (not the cheapest, but fastest) are RC car stores. www.apexmodels.co.uk will sell you some. The "associated" range of cars use this thread size all over (shock absorber mounting bolts) are quite long. Short ones are all over the car.

08-31-2005, 01:35 PM	#9
brucoman Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 157	personally I would just cut the bolts to length

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