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Wed May 12, 2021 8:48 am

The condenser screw head was stripped. Need to find a new one but couldn't find exact one at Lowes...

I found some similar sized but not the exact thread size or with the thread on just half of the screw

anyone know the size or have one to sell?

Wed May 12, 2021 9:10 am

which distributor, and where is the condenser located (that could determine the length you need)?
it should be a 4mm x .7 thread. it's just the length you need to be concerned about.

Wed May 12, 2021 9:12 am

4mm long will work for cast iron and most aluminum. You just don't want it too long or it will protrude inside and could be hit by the spinning internals.

A 5mm can work, but check it and if it touches then add a washer or 2.

Wed May 12, 2021 9:29 am

You will probably have much better luck looking for screws at a hardware store instead of Lowes.

Wed May 12, 2021 9:29 am

Awesome...so that little area with no threads does not need to be on the new screw?

Wed May 12, 2021 7:46 pm

the entire length of the screw shaft should be threaded. PM me and pay for shipping and i'll send you one.

Thu May 13, 2021 1:02 am

tasb wrote: the entire length of the screw shaft should be threaded. PM me and pay for shipping and i'll send you one.
ACE Hardware has M4 screws for $0.10 which is a lot cheaper then the cost of mailing one since because of it being 3 dimensional it can't go in a letter envelope and would cost way more than $0.55 to mail.

Thu May 13, 2021 8:55 am

Glenn wrote: tasb wrote: the entire length of the screw shaft should be threaded. PM me and pay for shipping and i'll send you one.
ACE Hardware has M4 screws for $0.10 which is a lot cheaper then the cost of mailing one since because of it being 3 dimensional it can't go in a letter envelope and would cost way more than $0.55 to mail.

A lot of hardware stores will have a box of flange head screws that are grade 10.9, that would be my choice if they have one of the correct size, thread, and length.