View Full Version : Screws for Plate that connects to the Door Latches
Jason Rowe
09-12-2018, 05:05 PM
Hello everyone.
I am trying to find the small screws that screw the flat plate onto the Door latch assembly. Factory Five told me it was part #11086 but that is an invalid number on their website.
Has anyone had the unfortunate pleasure of losing them? I tried Auto Zone, Home Depot, Lowes and I cannot find any screws that will fit! Quite frustrating.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Avalanche325
09-12-2018, 05:11 PM
If you have an Ace Hardware nearby, they usually have a MUCH better fastener section than HD or Lowes. That includes selection and quality.
phileas_fogg
09-12-2018, 06:20 PM
According to my inventory, part #11086 (#8 x 1.5" sheet metal screw) is for the rearview mirror, not the door latches.
The screws used to mount the door latch assembly to the door are part #10983 (#8 x 3/4").
If you don't feel like going to the hardware store, PM your address to me & I'll send you mine (I used riv-nuts in size #10-32 to mount my door latch assemblies; see post #438 of my build log https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/508121-phileas_fogg-s-mk-4-roadster-build.html).
Cheers,
John
rich grsc
09-12-2018, 06:32 PM
I think he's look for the screws that attach the chrome cover. Sorry I don't know the size.
Jason Rowe
09-12-2018, 07:20 PM
Yes, exactly Rich!! The 2 small screws that attach the chrome cover.
Jason Rowe
09-12-2018, 07:21 PM
Yes!! The 2 small screws that attach the chrome cover to your picture #438!
I just took one of the screws out of my latch cover and it is smaller than the smallest thread gauge I have, which is a #6-32, but not by much. I'm thinking a #5-40x1/4 may be right, but I can't confirm that.
Update: I measured the thread diameter with my caliper and it showed 0.113". A #4 is 0.112", so now it just comes down to the threads, which are likely 40, so something like this should work:
https://www.mcmaster.com/91790a105
https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Screws-Slotted-Stainless-Quantity/dp/B01LYQ6AOY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1536800425&sr=8-8&keywords=%234-40+oval+head+screws
Dave
R. Button
09-12-2018, 08:54 PM
I have often lost the screws so found them on Moss Motors web site … item 58 https://mossmotors.com/mg-tc-td-tf/body-trim-fittings/body-trim/mg-td-chrome#top
And to keep them in the cover I put a dab of silicon gasket on them - keeps them from loosening up BUT still lets you unscrew them ok.
Jeff Kleiner
09-12-2018, 09:01 PM
4-40
Jeff
j.miller
09-13-2018, 05:52 AM
4-40
Jeff
I KNEW THAT !!!! If you go to an ACE Hardware (the blue bins) they are in the one marked "Dust Molecule Attatching Micro Screws"......WELL , that's what I wrote on the bin after WRITING THE PRICE ON THE PLASTIC BAG !!!...da bat
Toy4me
09-13-2018, 09:41 AM
I bought a box of them from Mc Master Carr after I lost 2 of them. Probably lost the box since it was so small but I’ll look if anyone needs any.
Found em
rich grsc
09-13-2018, 02:52 PM
Oh I need 2, I'll just buy a 100.:rolleyes:
Avalanche325
09-13-2018, 03:35 PM
Oh I need 2, I'll just buy a 100.:rolleyes:
Looks like a business opportunity: Toy4me's Door Latch Screw Emporium.
mcondos
09-13-2018, 03:55 PM
I just bought some, Lowes had them. They were a little long, had to cut them down tho. 4-40 x 1" oval head stainless.
Toy4me
09-13-2018, 04:23 PM
Cost me a whole $3.50 for 100 of them delivered to my door. Would have spent more in gas going around looking for them. Yes I have lot of leftover spare nuts and bolts from the build.
Jazzman
09-13-2018, 05:42 PM
Cost me a whole $3.50 for 100 of them delivered to my door. Would have spent more in gas going around looking for them. Yes I have lot of leftover spare nuts and bolts from the build.
I lost two of them during my build. Seriously, I think you ought to put a post on the "for sale" section and sell them off at $0.25 each plus shipping. You will make a munch a bunny and our forum members will love you! Those suckers are hard to hold on to, and even harder to find when you lose them.
Jason Rowe
09-19-2018, 08:20 AM
You want to sell 20-30 of them for like $5 or $10? I would rather pay a member than a store, plus will save me plenty of time/gas. Let me know!
johnnybgoode
09-19-2018, 10:19 AM
4-40
Jeff
That's a fairly common size in the hobby/RC industry so you may be able to find them at your local hobby shop. Just a thought. Scott
SSNK4US
09-22-2018, 01:30 AM
That's a fairly common size in the hobby/RC industry so you may be able to find them at your local hobby shop. Just a thought. Scott
X 2. Hobby shop for sure....